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Projects
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA requires federal agencies to consider the environmental impacts of proposed federal actions, or specific projects, related to forest management under the plan. Depending on whether or not a proposed action could significantly affect the natural environment, either an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is prepared. View additional U.S. Forest Service Planning and Environmental Policy information.
Below you will find information about specific projects that the Gifford Pinchot ational Forest is evaluating, planning, or actively implementing.
Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
The Gifford Pinchot's National Forest's Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA), is published quarterly (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter.)
To view our Schedule of Proposed Actions, please visit the Forest Service SOPA page for the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Specific Information: For proposal-specific information, please contact the corresponding "Project Contact" listed in the SOPA.
Future Involvement: To be included in future public involvement for a specific proposal, contact the corresponding "Project Contact" listed in the SOPA and indicate your interest in being involved.
Past SOPA Reports: Visit the Forest Service SOPA page for the Gifford Pinchot National Forest for the most recent past SOPA reports in both PDF and HTML formats.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest Current and Recent Projects
Developing Proposal
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Planting for Pollinator Species
Project proposes to sow or plant native grasses, forbs and shrubs in the vicinity of Gotchen Cabin and McDonald Ridge, where several fires have burned. This work would support habitat for the Western bumblebee (Bombus occidentalis).
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Siouxon, Sunset & Kalama Fire Reforestation
Project proposes to replant 1,016 acres of forest impacted by the 2022 fire season in response to direction in the 2021 REPLANT Act.
Under Analysis
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Clear & Clearwater Creek Restoration
Project proposes to place up to 14,000 trees, thinned from 960 acres, with attached rootwads into Clear and Clearwater Creek to meet endangered fish habitat restoration objectives, improve watershed condition and enhance Northern spotted owl habitat.
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Forest Wide Thinning & Potential Control Line Treatments
Project will analyze previously regenerated stands in forest plantations less than 80 years of age for commercial thinning. Additionally, non-commercial risk reduction treatments along identified Potential Control Lines (PCL).
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Little White Salmon Forest Resiliency and Fire Risk Mitigation Project
Increase forest resiliency to climate-related stressors and mitigate fire risk to highly valued resources in the Little White Salmon Watershed. Proposed actions will include commercial timber harvest, fuels treatments and other restoration projects.
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Northwest Forest Plan Amendment
The Northwest Forest Plan Amendment provides an updated management framework that incorporates best available scientific information, considers public input, recommendations from the Federal Advisory Committee, tribes, and government partners.
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Olallie Lake Boat Launch Improvements
Project proposes to apply compacted gravel to an existing boat launch and maintain drainage ditches along the launch to prevent or reduce erosion into the lake.
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Spirit Lake Outflow Safety Improvement Project
Project proposes to evaluate options to improve safety of the outflow at Spirit Lake within Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
Analysis Completed
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2020 Flood Damage ERFO Repairs
Project proposes to repair nine road segments damaged during the February 2020 flood event. Actions include removing landslide debris, repairing/cleaning culverts and ditches, embankment and slope reinforcement.
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Coldwater Trails Expansion
Project proposes to construct 2.7 miles of new trail near the Science and Learning Center at Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
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Elk Bench Toilet Decommissioning
Project proposes to remove and decommission the aging composting toilet on the Lakes Trail #211, as well as rehabilitation of the toilet site.
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Yellowjacket
Produce a sustainable supply of forest products; improve terrestrial and riparian habitat conditions; promote huckleberry growth; enhance old-growth conditions; improve visitor access. DECISION SIGNED 5/28/24.
On Hold
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Mount Adams South Climb / Cold Springs Trailhead Improvements
Trailhead improvements necessary to ensure quality visitor experiences, improved sanitation and safety, and resource protection and restoration in the vicinity of the Mt. Adams South Climb (#183) and Cold Springs (#72) trailheads.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.
