Decision Memo Completed

North Fork Instream Restoration

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Lewis; Skamania, Washington Cowlitz Ranger District

Instream restoration over 12 miles of stream with development of approximately 216 structural complexes and non-commercial thinning of approximately 157 acres of riparian stand to a canopy closure of 50-55%.

Location

Around harvest units from the North Fork Thin in Lewis and Skamania Counties.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/14/2017
2
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
North Fork Instream Restoration Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 09/27/2017
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsCowlitz Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)