The project uses results of the Ecosystem Management Decision Support (EMDS) tools to identify vegetation, wildlife, and aquatic restoration; and wildfire hazard reduction needs at the stand and landscape level in the 50,200 acre project area.
Location
The 50,000 acre project is located in Buttermilk and Libby Creek drainages, between Carlton and Twisp, Washington
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/29/2016
2
Comment Period
06/30/2017
3
Objection Period Start
03/15/2018
4
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Plan Amendment; Noxious Weed Treatments; Roadless Area Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Mission Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/20/2018 |
| Forests | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Districts | Methow Valley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township (T.), 31 North (N.), Range (R.) 20 East (E.); T. 32 N., R. 19 - 22 E.; and T. 33 N., R. 20 -22 E, W.M. in the Buttermilk and Libby Creek drainages. |