Decision Memo Completed

Schneider Springs Planting

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Yakima, Washington Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units

This project proposes to primarily plant conifers to speed the recovery time of the proposed restoration areas. The project will re-establish habitat and slow soil erosion in areas negatively impacted by the Schneider Springs Fire.

Location

Proposed restoration areas within the 2021 Schneider Springs Wildfire burned across 113,000 acres of the Naches Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2024
2
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Schneider Springs PlantingDecision Signed Date: 05/09/2024
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsNaches Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)