Decision Memo Completed

Tree Planting in the Big Hollow Fire Area

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Skamania, Washington Mt Adams Ranger District

Plant conifer seedlings (Douglas fir, western white pine, and noble fir) on approximately 2,000 acres in the Big Hollow Burn area. Planting will occur via hand tools.

Location

The Big Hollow Fire was first reported 09/08/2020 approx. 15 miles NW of Carson, WA and 7 miles SE of Cougar, WA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/07/2023
2
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other; National Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Tree Planting in the Big Hollow Fire AreaDecision Signed Date: 04/14/2023
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsMt Adams Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)