Decision Memo Completed

Gotchen LSR Density Reduction

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Skamania; Yakima, Washington Mt Adams Ranger District

A 47-acre density reduction project, proposed under Title II. Proposed for stewardship contract.

Location

Along Forest Road 8040, approximately four miles north of Trout Lake, Washington.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/21/2005
2
Comment Period
11/21/2006
3
Decision
06/2007 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2007 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityStewardship Contract, Consolidated Appropriations Resolution Of 2003
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Gotchen Late-Successional Reserve ThinningDecision Signed Date: 06/08/2007 Legal Notice Date: 06/08/2007
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsMt Adams Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 22, 23, 26, and 27, T. 7N, R.10E, W.M.
Forest productsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)