Decision Memo Completed

Little Wenatchee MCH Application CE

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan, Washington Wenatchee River Ranger District

Aerially apply MCH anti-aggregating bark beetle pheromone to approximately 250 acres to protect large trees in the Little Wenatchee LSR from mass attack by Douglas fir beetles.

Location

Wenatchee River Ranger District. Washington. Chelan.Immediately north of the Little Wenatchee River near Forest Road 6500.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/19/2013
2
Decision
04/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Little Wenatchee MCH Application DMDecision Signed Date: 04/08/2014
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsWenatchee River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT27N, R15, Section 12 and T27N, R16E, Section 16.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants