Decision Memo Completed

Bannon Pre-Commercial Thin and Fuel Reduction Project

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Okanogan, Washington Tonasket Ranger District

Fuel reduction and tree stocking level management activities within a 1500 acre area in the perimeter of the 1994 Bannon Mtn. Fire near Aeneas Valley. Activities will include pre-commercial thinning, and handpiling and burning the slash.

Location

The 1994 Bannon Mountain Fire Area near Aeneas Valley

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/06/2010
2
Comment Period
04/18/2012
3
Comment Period
04/18/2012
4
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
08/2012 (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
Bannon Mountain Pre Commercial ThinDecision Signed Date: 08/02/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/10/2012
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsTonasket Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 36 N., Range 29 East., Sections 8, 9, 16, & 17, W.M.
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)