Legacy Pine Stand and Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project at Major Creek
This project would protect an ecologically important remnant stand of old-growth ponderosa pine. Initial treatment: undergrowth thinning, small tree removal, fuel manipulation and snag creation. Outyear treatments: pile burning and broadcast burning.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
West Fork Major Creek, approximately 5 miles northeast of White Salmon, Washington
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/31/2022 |
| Decision | 02/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Unit
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Legacy Pine Stand and Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project at Major Creek
Decision Signed Date: 02/25/2025
Forests:
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Districts:
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Unit
States:
Washington
Counties:
Skamania
Legal Land Description:
T 3 N. R 11 E. section 2; Willamette Meridian
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Rashawn Tama
902 Wasco Street
Hood River, OR 97031
503-504-5049
rashawn.tama@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/26/2025