Implement prescribed fire treatments on approx. 28,000 acres to reduce ground and ladder fuels to maintain and restore vegetation. Multi-year project (10 years). Incorporates the Wenatchee Crk and Pomeroy Mtce prescribed fire projects.
Location
Asotin, Columbia and Garfield Counties that have had previous fire treatments and initial treatment areas T7N,R43E,S 1-6 and 8-12,T7N, R44E,S6-7, T8N,R43E,S31-35
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/13/2010
2
Decision
04/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Forests | Umatilla National Forest |
| Districts | Pomeroy Ranger District |