Hood River and Barlow Districts propose to precommerical thin (PCT) approximately 15,000 acres of young (10-30 year old), overstocked plantations. PCT is completed by hand crews with chainsaws cutting down trees less than 6-inches in diameter.
Location
Hood River and Barlow Ranger Districts
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/01/2010
2
Decision
04/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2010 (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 |
| Sapling Thinning Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 04/07/2010 |
| Forests | Mt. Hood National Forest |
| Districts | Barlow Ranger District; Hood River Ranger District |