Decision Memo Completed

Upper Pataha Project

Umatilla National Forest Garfield, Washington Pomeroy Ranger District

The Upper Pataha Project proposes to reduce risk and mitigate insects and disease infestation in the Pataha Creek Sub-Watershed by lowering densities and altering species composition through commercial and non-commercial harvest.

Location

The project is located 20 miles southeast of Pomeroy, WA in the Pataha Creek sub-watershed.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/11/2018
2
Decision
11/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Upper Pataha ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/07/2019
ForestsUmatilla National Forest
DistrictsPomeroy Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 9 N, R 42 E, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, T 8 N, R 42 E, Sections 4, 5
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management