Decision Memo Completed

Byrd-Goat Fire Reforestation

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan, Washington Entiat Ranger District

In Sept. 2012, a significant lightning storm passed over central Washington igniting many wildfires on the Okanogan-Wenatchee N.F. The Byrd and Goat Mtn Fires occurred in low elevation ponderosa pine dominated stands and are in need of reforestation.

Location

Oklahoma Gulch, Crum Canyon, Spray Canyon, Wadams Canyon

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/27/2013
2
Comment Period
12/12/2013
3
Decision
02/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Byrd and Goat Wildfire ReforestationDecision Signed Date: 02/26/2014
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsEntiat Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT26N R21E sec 5,6,7,8; T26N R20E Sec 12,13,14,23,24; T27N R21E sec 31; T29N R23E sec 17,18,19,20
Vegetation management (other than forest products)