Second growth managed stands have developed pockets of blowdown as a result of the 2007-8 winter storms. The stands will be analyzed for restoration of forest habitat, forest health, volume removal and economic considerations.
Location
Newberry Creek Drainage
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/02/2008
2
Comment Period
11/14/2008
3
Decision
02/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2009 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Salvage); Watershed Improvements |
| Newbury Creek Salvage and Thinning | Decision Signed Date: 02/23/2009 Legal Notice Date: 02/25/2009 |
| Forests | Olympic National Forest |
| Districts | Pacific Ranger District / Quinault |
| Legal Land Description | T21N R9W Sections 4, 5, and 6 |