Decision Memo Completed

Sunflower Insect & Disease CE

Umatilla National Forest Columbia, Washington Pomeroy Ranger District

Improve forest health and resilience to insects, diseases, and wildfire by managing vegetation densities, forest structures, and species compositions.

Location

The planning area is located in the northwesternmost portion of the Pomeroy Ranger District, with WA Department of Fish and Wildlife land to the north, northeast and east.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/13/2022
2
Comment Period
06/22/2022
3
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2024 (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)
Sunflower Insect & Disease CEDecision Signed Date: 07/21/2023
ForestsUmatilla National Forest
DistrictsPomeroy Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPortions of: T. 8N R. 40E, Section 1, 2,11, 12, 13, 14; T. 8N R. 41E, Section 5, 6, 7, 33; T. 9N R. 40E, Sections 24, 25, 26, 35, 36; and T. 9N R. 41E, Sections 3-10, 16-21, 29-32
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Climate change adaptationForest productsFuels management