Decision Memo Completed

Microwave Project

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Yakima, Washington Naches Ranger District

Vegetation management project with a focus on fuel reduction, sensitive plant habitat enhancement, fire management cost reduction, forest products, whitebark pine protection, and private lands/infrastructure protection.

Location

Bethel Ridge area. Located north of White pass Hwy. 12 and south of Chinook pass Hwy. 410.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/05/2015
2
Decision
09/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2015 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Microwave Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/24/2015
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsNaches Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants