Russell Ridge Vegetation and Fuels Management Project (Formerly referred to as Restoration Project)
Project would treat natural fuels and restore ecosystem function using commercial timber harvest, pre-commercial thinning, prescribed burning, and noxious weed control. Treatments would protect life, property & enhance LSR/MLSA land allocations.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
This area is north of Rimrock Lake and up to the boundary of the William O. Douglas Wilderness and from Indian Creek to FS Rd. #1305
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/10/2008 |
| Comment Period | 04/30/2009 |
| Decision | 07/2009 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2009 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Naches Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Russell Ridge vegetation and Fuels Management Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/31/2009
Legal Notice Date: 08/04/2009
Forests:
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Districts:
Naches Ranger District
States:
Washington
Counties:
Yakima
Legal Land Description:
This area is in T14N, R12-14E, WM as well as in T13N, R13E, WM
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James Bailey
10237 Highway 12
Naches, WA 98937
(509) 653-1479
jwbailey@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/20/2009