This project would enhance huckleberry habitat by reducing live tree canopy cover of encroaching conifers to less than 30 percent on 31 acres in 3 locations. Treatments include lop and scatter, and pile and burn.
Location
his project is located near Iron Mountain in Skagit County, approximately four miles south southeast of Hamilton, WA
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/07/2016
2
Decision
04/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (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 |
| North Zone Huckleberry Enhancement Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/14/2016 |
| Forests | Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest |
| Districts | Mt Baker Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T35N; R7E; Sec. 29, 31, and 32 |