Environmental Assessment Completed

Jackson Thinning

Olympic National Forest Jefferson, Washington Hood Canal Ranger District / Quilcene

Thin forest stands to accelerate old growth development, increase structural diversity of forest stands, and promote a multilayered canopy.

Location

Between Seal Rock Campground and Mt. Walker on east and west sides of Hwy. 101

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/21/2005
2
Comment Period
08/29/2007
3
Decision
01/2008 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2008 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Jackson ThinningDecision Signed Date: 01/25/2008 Legal Notice Date: 01/29/2008
ForestsOlympic National Forest
DistrictsHood Canal Ranger District / Quilcene
Legal Land DescriptionT26N, R2W, Sec. 2-3, 7-10, 14-18, 20-23, and 26-27; T27N, R2W, Sec. 34-35
Forest productsWildlife, fish, rare plants