Environmental Assessment Completed

Russell Ridge Vegetation and Fuels Management Project (Formerly referred to as Restoration Project)

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Yakima, Washington Naches Ranger District

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 AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Russell Ridge vegetation and Fuels Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/31/2009 Legal Notice Date: 08/04/2009
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsNaches Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThis area is in T14N, R12-14E, WM as well as in T13N, R13E, WM
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed management