Environmental Assessment Developing Proposal

Canyon Forest Restoration

Olympic National Forest Clallam, Washington Olympic National Forest

Proposed Action proposes variable density thinning of forest stands in a manner that progresses towards development of late-successional forest wildlife habitat, while protecting existing habitat. Harvesting activities are estimated to be 36% ground-based harvest, 23% cable yardin

Location

The project area encompasses a set of forest stands in the northern part of the Olympic National Forest south of Sequim, WA in Clallam County. Legal Location of project: T. 28 N., R. 3 W., Sec. 3-6, 10, 14, 15, 23, and 24; T. 29 N., R. 3 W., Sec. 29- 33; T. 29 N., R. 4 W., Sec. 19-30, and 33; Willamette Meridian.

Project timeline

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NEPA Start Date
6/21/2022
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Finding/Decision Date
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants