Region 6 Elite Tree Protection Project
The Pacific Northwest Region is collaborating with nine Forests to develop a region-wide project to protect whitebark pine trees (Pinus albicaulis) that have a high level of white pine blister rust resistance.
Location Summary
National Forest units, typically high elevation, where blister-rust resistant white-bark pine trees have been identified or are in screening, and areas that are high priority for new selections.
Forests: Deschutes National Forest All Units, Fremont-Winema National Forest All Units, Malheur National Forest All Units, Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units, Umatilla National Forest All Units, Umpqua National Forest All Units, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest All Units, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units, Colville National Forest All Units
Project Milestones
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/2023 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | N/A |
| Objection Period Start | N/A |
| Decision | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
Project Documents
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