Decision Memo Completed

2013 MSH/MTA TSI

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Skamania, Washington Gifford Pinchot National Forest All Units

Young stand thinning and bough removal to optimize the health and growth of young stands as well as firewood collection.

Location

Approximately 20,000 acres on Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams Ranger Districts

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/09/2013
2
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Special Products Sales
Young Stand Thinning and Bough Removal Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 08/08/2014 Legal Notice Date: 08/20/2014
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsMount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument; Mt Adams Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)