Project would treat natural fuels and restore ecosystem function using commercial timber harvest, pre-commercial thinning, prescribed burning, and noxious weed control. Treatments would protect life, property & enhance LSR/MLSA land allocations.
Location
This area is north of Rimrock Lake and up to the boundary of the William O. Douglas Wilderness and from Indian Creek to FS Rd. #1305
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/10/2008
2
Comment Period
04/30/2009
3
Decision
07/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2009 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Russell Ridge vegetation and Fuels Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/31/2009 Legal Notice Date: 08/04/2009 |
| Forests | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Districts | Naches Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | This area is in T14N, R12-14E, WM as well as in T13N, R13E, WM |