Decision Memo Completed

US Capitol Christmas Tree

Colville National Forest Ferry; Pend Oreille; Stevens, Washington Colville National Forest All Units

Selection and removal of a tree that will travel to Washington DC to decorate the lawn of the US Capitol in December 2013. The tree is expected to be located near an existing, open Forest Road.

Location

The Capitol Tree will be selected from one of the districts located on the Colville National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/24/2013
2
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Products Sales
2013 Capitol Christmas Tree Decision LetterDecision Signed Date: 10/16/2013
ForestsColville National Forest
DistrictsColville National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest products