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 Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Special Products Sales; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Danger Tree Felling and Removal Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/03/2023 |
| Forests | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Districts | Chelan Ranger District; Cle Elum Ranger District; Methow Valley Ranger District; Naches Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |