Decision Memo Completed

Goat Point Salvage

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

A significant snow and freezing rain event in Jan. 2012 caused extensive tree damage. These stands have been identified with substantial tree fall/top breakage. The purpose of this project is to recover valuable wood products from dead and dying tree

Location

The proposed salvage units are located on the west of the Town of Willard. The stands are located adjacent to Road 1800-011 and Road 68. It is approximately 4 miles from the USGS office. T4N, R9E.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2013
2
Comment Period
11/21/2013
3
Decision
02/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Goat Point Salvage and Thinning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/10/2014 Legal Notice Date: 02/28/2014
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsMt Adams Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)