Quartz Project
This project would include up to 3,000 acres of vegetation treatments and fuels reduction, reducing insect and disease vulnerability and hazardous fuels. This will ultimately reduce wildfire risk for the project area and local communities.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The planning area is in Ferry County, WA, on the Republic Ranger District, Colville National Forest, about three miles southeast of Republic and two miles north of the Colville Indian Reservation.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/25/2024 |
| Decision | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3 (9)
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Republic Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Quartz Project DM
Decision Signed Date: 03/31/2025
Forests:
Colville National Forest
Districts:
Republic Ranger District
States:
Washington
Counties:
Ferry
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Daniale Harbick
650 East Delaware Avenue
Republic, WA 99166
509-779-0531
daniale.harbick@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/3/2025