This project is evaluating opportunities for the restoration of riparian processes and forest vegetation structure and fuel patterns to improve forest resiliency to severe insect, disease, and wildfire disturbances and reduce the risk of habitat loss
Location
The project area encompasses the Taneum Drainage, specifically focused on the North Fork Taneum Watershed and the Taneum Creek Watershed. These areas are accessed primarily via FS rd 3300 and 3330.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/15/2018
2
Comment Period
05/02/2019
3
Objection Period Start
09/15/2022
4
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2023 (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; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Grazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management; Grazing Structural Improvements; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Taneum Restoration Project w/Forest Plan Amendment DN/FONSI | Decision Signed Date: 04/11/2023 |
| Forests | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Districts | Cle Elum Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T19N R14E, T19N R15E, T18N R15E |