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 Exclusion | 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Katy Creek Salvage | Decision Signed Date: 10/10/2025 |
| Forests | Colville National Forest |
| Districts | Three Rivers Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Ferry County, Washington, Township 37N, Range 37E, Sections 25, 26, and 36; Township 37N, Range 36E, Sec 31. |