Hand thinning and piling of small conifers in overstocked stands previously harvested or regenerated. Non-commercial thinning will reduce young conifer density, reduce ladder-fuels, increase residual stem growth and increase stand health.
Location
Republic and Three Rivers Ranger Districts.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/01/2020
2
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| West Zone Managed Timber Stand Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/21/2020 (FS Withdrawn) |
| Forests | Colville National Forest |
| Districts | Republic Ranger District; Three Rivers Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |