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 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 | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| West Pine Zone | Decision Signed Date: 12/01/2009 |
| Forests | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Districts | Entiat Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T28N, 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. |