Environmental Assessment Completed

Polepatch Huckleberry Restoration

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Lewis, Washington Cowlitz Ranger District

Improve production of native huckleberries on 774 acres to benefit local Native Americans, recreational berry pickers, and wildlife through thinning and prescribed burning treatments.

Location

Pole Patch and Mosquito Meadows area approximately 15 miles south of Randle, WA

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/13/2012
2
Comment Period
07/09/2013
3
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Polepatch Huckleberry RestorationDecision Signed Date: 09/03/2013 Legal Notice Date: 09/07/2013
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsCowlitz Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT10N R07E Sect. 1, 2, 10, 11, 20, 21, 27, 28, 33, 34 W.M.
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels managementForest productsHeritage resource managementVegetation management (other than forest products)