Decision Memo Completed

Kalama Thinning

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Skamania, Washington Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

Thin 40-year old trees within a 70-acre area to accelerate growth.

Location

Within the Kalama River watershed, approx. 7 miles north of Cougar, Washington.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/02/2005
2
Decision
12/2006 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2007 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Kalama Thinning Timber SaleDecision Signed Date: 12/18/2006
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsMount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Legal Land DescriptionSection 20, T. 8N, R. 4E, W.M.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)