Environmental Assessment Completed

Silver Creek Thin

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Lewis, Washington Cowlitz Ranger District

The intent of this project is to commercially thin trees from forested stands of 40-125 years of age in the Silver Creek subwatershed north of Randle, WA.

Location

The Silver Creek subwatershed is just northeast of Randle, WA and includes areas around Forest Roads 75, 47, 85, and west of Forest Road 63.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/11/2014
2
Comment Period
12/01/2015
3
Objection Period Start
06/30/2016
4
Decision
01/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
03/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Decision Notice and FONSI for Silver Creek ThinDecision Signed Date: 01/05/2017
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsCowlitz Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT14N R7E, T13N R7E, T13N R8E, Willamette Meridian, Lewis County, WA.
Forest productsWatershed management