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 Exclusion | 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Goat Point Salvage and Thinning Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/10/2014 Legal Notice Date: 02/28/2014 |
| Forests | Gifford Pinchot National Forest |
| Districts | Mt Adams Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |