Decision Memo Completed

Noisy John Roadside Danger Tree Removal

Colville National Forest Pend Oreille, Washington Sullivan Lake Ranger District

Danger trees would be removed from along Road 2200-500 based on their risk of falling into the road, to improve safety for forest users. Trees removed would be sold as wood products.

Location

In the John Creek watershed east of Sullivan Lake, about 6 miles southeast of Metaline Falls, Washington.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/19/2018
2
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Noisy John Roadside Danger Tree RemovalDecision Signed Date: 04/05/2018
ForestsColville National Forest
DistrictsSullivan Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Road management