Decision Memo Completed

West Pine Zone

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan, Washington Entiat Ranger District

Chain-saw pre-commercial tree thinning (PCT) on approximately 2,600 acres of plantations and 2,500 acres of naturally reforested areas. Prescribed fire on approximately 4,500 acres. Many acres would be treated with both PCT and fire.

Location

On the west side of the Entiat River from Ardenvoir to Grandma Creek, bordered on the west by Tyee Ridge and includes Roundy Creek, Shamel Creek, Tyee Creek, Mott Creek & Grandma Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/29/2009
2
Decision
12/2009 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
West Pine ZoneDecision Signed Date: 12/01/2009
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsEntiat Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT28N, R19E, Sections 26, 29, 33; T27N, R19E, Sections 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 27, 28, 34, 35; T26N, R19E, Sections 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, 13, 18.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management