Beckler Project
On September 12, 2011 Mt. Baker Snoqualmie Forest Supervisor Y. Robert Iwamoto signed the Decision Notice (DN) for the Beckler Project. The Selected Alternative (Alternative 2 with modifications) approves commercial thinning of approximately 797 acres; regeneration harvest of approximately 117 acres; decommissioning, as needed, and removal of Forest Service Roads 6546-110 (1.0 mile), 6548-110 (2.45 miles), 6560 (1.2 miles) from the Forest Transportation System; and restoration of fish passage at Road 65 mile posts 5.0, 5.23, and 5.4. This decision is subject to administrative appeal pursuant to 36 CFR Part 215, only by those who provided timely comments during the 30-day comment period on the environmental assessment (EA).
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Project is located in the Beckler River watershed near Skykomish, WA.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/13/2010 |
| Comment Period | 04/14/2011 |
| Decision | 09/2011 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2011 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Skykomish Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Beckler Project Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact
Decision Signed Date: 09/12/2011
Legal Notice Date: 09/14/2011
Forests:
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Districts:
Skykomish Ranger District
States:
Washington
Counties:
King; Snohomish
Legal Land Description:
T26N, R11E, S 6 and 24; T26N, R12E, S 5, 18, and 19; T27N, R12E. S 6, 7, 18, 19, 29 and 32; and T28N, R12E, S 31
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Doug Schrenk
74920 NE Stevens Pass Hwy
Skykomish, WA 98288
425-888-8750
dschrenk@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/14/2011