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For information on recreation site status on National Forest System lands, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit
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 National Forest is evaluating, planning, or actively implementing.
Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
NEPA Project Updates
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest
SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Gifford Pinchot National Forest that will soon begin or are currently undergoing environmental
analysis and documentation. It provides information so that you can become
aware of and indicate your interest in specific proposals. We encourage your
early and ongoing involvement in any proposals of interest to you.
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.
Applicant wishes to cut up to Five Douglas fir trees in order to achieve 17 feet of clearance along a FS road that access a private in-holding. This clearance is needed in order to deliver a manufactured home.
Project will analyze forest plantations less than 80 years of age for commercial thinning and risk reduction treatments along identified Potential Control Lines (PCL). Storymap: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9b4427f943764a85a8661f8dab1576a6
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.
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 proposes to replace aging toilet facilities at 8 backcountry campsites in the Mount Margaret Backcountry Area within Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
The NWFP 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.
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.
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).
Project proposes to evaluate options to improve safety of the outflow at Spirit Lake within Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. In-person public comment meeting, Cowlitz County Event Center in Longview, WA from 4-7pm on October 7, 2025.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.
Carbon stewardship
Climate change adaptation
Environmental justice
Facility management
Forest products
Fuels management
Grazing management
Heritage resource management
Land acquisition
Land management planning
Land ownership management
Minerals and geology
Projects that may affect wilderness (for mailing list contacts)
Recreation management
Regulations, directives, orders
Research
Road management
Special area management
Special use management
Unknown
Vegetation management (other than forest products)
