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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 proposed projects may appear on the map. See the list below for a more complete list.
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest
The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.
The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.
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
Project proposes to underburn 227 acres to reduce residual fuel loading and improve vegetation condition on the National Forest boundary northeast of Trout Lake. This area was recently thinned and pile burned; underburning is needed to meet resource goals. Prescribed burn is planned for Spring 2026.
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).
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is responding to two requests provided by Bureau of Land Management to evaluate consent to lease two nominated parcels of Forest Service lands for geothermal exploration and development.
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.
