Decision Memo Completed

Riparian Forest Enhancement & Down Wood Development

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Lewis, Washington Cowlitz Ranger District

Enhance a variety of riparian area conditions, terrestrial and aquatic. Includes development of riparian features such as down wood and log structures by thinning overstocked riparian stands and using surplus trees for structural enhancement.

Location

Located along the Cispus River, adjacent to the Cispus Center, FR 23 and FR 28.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/04/2019
2
Decision
05/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Riparian Forest Enhancement & Down Wood DevelopmentDecision Signed Date: 05/29/2020
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsCowlitz Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)