Environmental Assessment Completed

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Danger Tree Felling and Removal Project

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan; Kittitas; Okanogan; Yakima, Washington Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units

The project proposes danger tree removal along 452 miles of road. 130 miles of those roads are currently closed and additional roads will be closed in the future without danger tree removal.

Location

The project is located in the following fire perimeters from north to south:Diamond Creek, Mcleod, Cub Creek 2, Cedar Creek, Crescent Moutain, Twentyfive Mile, Jolly Mountain, and Schneider Springs.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/29/2022
2
Comment Period
07/02/2022
3
Objection Period Start
09/17/2022
4
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
12/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Products Sales; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Danger Tree Felling and Removal ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/03/2023
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsChelan Ranger District; Cle Elum Ranger District; Methow Valley Ranger District; Naches Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road managementForest productsFuels management