Reverse the trend of conifer encroachment and expand the area of potential habitat for Mardon Skipper, a sensitive butterfly. Remove conifer cover in and between the stringer meadows by cutting, piling, burning and girdling.
Location
Meadow complex east and north of Midway Meadows as well as near the end of Forest Road 5603042 on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/02/2015
2
Decision
01/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2016 (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 | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Mardon Skipper Meadow Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 01/26/2016 |
| Forests | Gifford Pinchot National Forest |
| Districts | Cowlitz Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 10N Range 10E, Sections 13, 14, 21 (W.M.) |