Decision Memo Completed

Dugout Fire Salvage

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Okanogan, Washington Tonasket Ranger District

It is proposed to salvage dead timber as a result of the 2015 fires, generally over snow, from high severity burn areas. These areas will also be evaluated to determine if reforestation, noxious weed control, or seeding are necessary.

Location

This project is located in the vicinity of Dugout Mountain, north of the Colville Indian Reservation, and east of County Road 3785.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/15/2015
2
Decision
11/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Salvage)
Dugout Fire SalvageDecision Signed Date: 11/24/2015
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsTonasket Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 27, 33, 34, & 35, Township 35 North, Range 31 East, W.M.
Fuels managementForest products