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 Exclusion | 32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Products Sales |
| 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree Decision Letter | Decision Signed Date: 10/16/2013 |
| Forests | Colville National Forest |
| Districts | Colville National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |