Whitebark pine grows on top of Bonaparte Mountain. Other species such as lodgepole pine grow in the same area and compete with whitebark pine. Releasing the whitebark pine would improve growth and wildfire survival of the population
Location
Bonaparte Mountain, surrounds the top of the knob
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/11/2017
2
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Bonaparte Mountain Whitebark Pine Fuels Reduction | Decision Signed Date: 06/04/2018 |
| Forests | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Districts | Tonasket Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 38 North, Range 29 East, Sections 13, 14, 23, & 24 |