Decision Memo Completed

Katy Creek Salvage

Colville National Forest Stevens, Washington Three Rivers Ranger District

Dead and dying fire-damaged trees between 7 in and 21 in dbh will be salvaged on approximately 137 acres from within the fire perimeter. Approximately 270 trees over 21 in dbh have been identified as safety concerns and/or hazard trees to be removed.

Location

Ferry County, Washington, west of Highway 395, south of Deadman Creek, north of Nancy Creek. Forest Service road 9500550.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/22/2025
2
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Salvage)
Katy Creek SalvageDecision Signed Date: 10/10/2025
ForestsColville National Forest
DistrictsThree Rivers Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionFerry County, Washington, Township 37N, Range 37E, Sections 25, 26, and 36; Township 37N, Range 36E, Sec 31.
Forest products