It provides areas that the public can be directed to for conifer sapling transplants via permit or contract. About 295 acres are authorized for sapling removal. All work done by hand.
Location
The first area is 145 accres along FSR 30, 24 and 3000-585. The second area is 150 acres along FSR 3000-580, also known as the Berryfield Access Picnic Area.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/09/2013
2
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Special Products Sales |
| Sawtooth Conifer Transplants | Decision Signed Date: 01/08/2014 |
| Forests | Gifford Pinchot National Forest |
| Districts | Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 15 and 22, T7N, R8E, Willamette Meridian |