Environmental Assessment Completed

Iron Crystal

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Lewis, Washington Cowlitz Ranger District

Produce timber, develop old-growth characteristics, accelerate the achievement of the Aquatic Conservation Strategy, enhance huckleberries, improve water quality in the Iron/Crystal creek watersheds.

Location

Iron Creek and Crystal Creek-Cispus River tributaries to the Cispus River in Lewis County, WA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/09/2017
2
Comment Period
12/21/2017
3
Objection Period Start
03/17/2018
4
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Iron Crystal ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/26/2018
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsCowlitz Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementForest productsWildlife, fish, rare plants