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 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; Special Products Sales |
| Young Stand Thinning and Bough Removal Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 08/08/2014 Legal Notice Date: 08/20/2014 |
| Forests | Gifford Pinchot National Forest |
| Districts | Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument; Mt Adams Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |