Environmental Assessment Completed

Dry Restoration

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Yakima, Washington Naches Ranger District

Dry Restoration proposes a commercial harvest which will occur on 548 acres in dry forest stands. An additional 200 acres will be available for either commercial or personal use firewood. Stream stabilization will occur within two miles of Dry Creek.

Location

Landmarks within the project area include Dry Creek, Dry Ridge, and the Nile Mill Site. Forest System Roads include 1600, 1631, 1601, 1613, and their associated collector roads.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/15/2014
2
Comment Period
02/13/2014
3
Decision
02/2015 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Dry RestorationDecision Signed Date: 02/06/2015
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsNaches Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT16NR14E, T16NR15E, T15NR14E
Forest productsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants