Thin up to 8,830 acres of 15 to 30 year-old conifer stands generated by past timber harvest. Spacing between trees after treatment will vary between 12 and 17 feet in most areas depending on site productivity.
Location
Various locations throughout the Mount Baker and Darrington Ranger Districts
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/08/2010
2
Decision
10/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2011 (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; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Products Sales |
| North Zone Non-Commercial Thinning 2010 | Decision Signed Date: 10/18/2010 |
| Forests | Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest |
| Districts | Mt Baker Ranger District; Darrington Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Townships 30 to 40 N., Ranges 7 to 12 E. |