Commercially variable-density thin approximately 5,000 acres. The purpose of the project is to restore and improve late-successional habitat conditions, generate economic activity, and provide jobs in the local area.
Location
Project is located north of Lake Quinault in the Sam's River, Matheny Creek, and Salmon River subwatersheds within the Queets River watershed. Located in Jefferson and Grays Harbor Counties, WA.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/01/2013
2
Comment Period
06/05/2014
3
Objection Period Start
06/02/2015
4
Decision
09/2015 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
02/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Timber Sales (Green) |
| Queets Vegetation Management | Decision Signed Date: 09/18/2015 |
| Forests | Olympic National Forest |
| Districts | Pacific Ranger District / Quinault |
| Legal Land Description | T23N, R10W Sec 1, 4; T23N, R11W Sec 1; T24N, R9W, Sec 19, 20, 30; T24N,R10W; T24 1/2 N, R10W, Sec 31, 32, 33, 34; and T24N,R101/2W, Sec 1, 2, 11, Willamette Meridian. |