Decision Memo Completed

Coyote Falls Pre-commercial Thinning and Fuels Reduction

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan, Washington Chelan Ranger District

This is a hazardous fuels reduction and timber stand improvement project through pre-commercial thinning and prescribed burning within the Falls Creek and Coyote Creek drainages approximately 18 miles northeast of Chelan, WA.

Location

N of Lake Chelan, near Road 8200, in Coyote and Falls Creeks

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/14/2013
2
Comment Period
08/14/2013
3
Decision
12/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Falls Coyote Fuels Reduction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/11/2013 Legal Notice Date: 12/15/2013
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsChelan Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT30N, R20E, S. 21-28 and 33-36, W.M.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management