Environmental Assessment Completed

Kraus Ridge

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

Produce commercial yields of timber, accelerate the development of old-growth forest characteristics and achievement of ACS objectives, enhance huckleberry production, maintain a safe, efficient transportation network and other restoration projects.

Location

Located in the Schooley, Woods Creek and Greenhorn subwatersheds in Lewis and Skamania counties, WA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/18/2019
2
Comment Period
08/01/2019
3
Objection Period Start
02/06/2020
4
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
08/2020 (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
Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact: Kraus Ridge ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/17/2020
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsCowlitz Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsWatershed managementRoad management