The forest would like to reforest this area and reduce hazardous fuels generated by the wildfires of 2015. By removing trees killed by wildfire, units could then be successfully planted with fire-resistant species.
Location
between the cities of Curlew and Orient on Colville National Forest Land north of the Boulder-Deer Highway
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/17/2016
2
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Second Creek Post Fire Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 07/28/2016 |
| Forests | Colville National Forest |
| Districts | Three Rivers Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T39N R35E sections 6, 7, and 18 |