Decision Memo In Progress

Forest-wide Tree Seed Orchard Fire Protection Project

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan; Douglas; Kittitas; Yakima, Washington Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units

Maintain and protect developed tree seed orchards by thinning trees and maintaining fuel break in the surrounding 300 foot buffer.

Location

approximately 10 developed seed orchards across the forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/01/2023
2
Decision
01/1970 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Facility Maintenance
Decision Decided Date06/17/2026
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)