Reduce crown densities, ladder fuels, and ground fuels on dry sites to reduce potential high intensity fires and maintain late and old structure. Release aspen clones from conifer competition. Up to 5036 acres of treatments. Possible road closures
Location
The Crawfish Restoration assessment area consists of the upper reaches of Aeneas Creek, Lost Creek, Tunk Creek, and the Chewiliken Creek drainages.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/27/2011
2
Comment Period
06/13/2013
3
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Crawfish Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/30/2013 Legal Notice Date: 08/02/2013 |
| Forests | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Districts | Tonasket Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 35 North, Range 29 East, Sections 8-11, 14-17, 20-29, & 32-36; Township 36 North, Range 29 East, section 31; and Township 36 North, Range 28 East, Section 36 |