Categorical Exclusion Completed

King Underburn

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Yakima, Washington Mt. Adams Ranger District

Project proposes to underburn 227 acres to reduce residual fuel loading post-harvest and improve vegetation condition on the National Forest boundary northeast of Trout Lake. Prescribed burn is planned for Spring 2026. Project documents: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/41gwea7tnzmw9evnjloxwjwa4g6glsqp

Location

Northeast of Trout Lake, WA; South of Forest Road 82, North of National Forest Boundary, East of Forest Road 82-080

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
11/1/2025
2
Finding/Decision Date
4/14/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-02d-FSA
Decision Signed Date4/14/2026
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)