Decision Memo Completed

Chinquapin Restoration

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Skamania, Washington Mt Adams Ranger District

to restore/maintain golden chinquapin in stands where it currently exists to benefit the golden chinquapin and golden hairstreak butterfly, which are both listed on the Regional Forester%u2019s Sensitive Species list.

Location

Little White Salmon River Watershed off of the Oklahoma Road

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/17/2015
2
Decision
12/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Golden Chinquapin and Golden Hairstreak Butterfly Habitat RestorationDecision Signed Date: 12/18/2015
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsMt Adams Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants