The proposed action is designed to reduce and control stand density through non-commercial thinning (also called pre-commercial thinning) on overstocked stands.
Location
Non-commercial thinning of young stands is proposed on up to 34,427 acres across the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, and Mt. Adams Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/03/2022
2
Decision
03/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Forestwide Non-commercial Thinning Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 03/24/2023 |
| Forests | Gifford Pinchot National Forest |
| Districts | Gifford Pinchot National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |