Decision Memo Completed

East Pond Brook Harvest

White Mountain National Forest Grafton, New Hampshire White Mountain National Forest All Units

Evidence of Emerald Ash Borer has been found in the area. Project would commercially harvest up to 250 acres of Ash trees and other species needed for skidding access to remove the food source from the invasive insect in the project area.

Location

National Forest System lands just north of NH state highway 175 between East Pond Brook and Little East Pond Brook in Livermore, Grafton County, New Hampshire.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/30/2023
2
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
East Pond Brook HarvestDecision Signed Date: 12/06/2023
ForestsWhite Mountain National Forest
DistrictsPemigewasset Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest productsWildlife, fish, rare plants