Region 6 Elite Tree Protection Project
The Pacific Northwest Region is collaborating with nine Forests to develop a region-wide project to protect whitebark pine trees (Pinus albicaulis) that have a high level of white pine blister rust resistance.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
National Forest units, typically high elevation, where blister-rust resistant white-bark pine trees have been identified or are in screening, and areas that are high priority for new selections.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/2023 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Deschutes National Forest; Fremont-Winema National Forest; Malheur National Forest; Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest; Umatilla National Forest; Umpqua National Forest; Wallowa-Whitman National Forest; Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest; Colville National Forest
Districts:
Deschutes National Forest All Units; Fremont-Winema National Forest All Units; Malheur National Forest All Units; Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units; Umatilla National Forest All Units; Umpqua National Forest All Units; Wallowa-Whitman National Forest All Units; Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units; Colville National Forest All Units
States:
Oregon; Washington
Counties:
Baker; Deschutes; Douglas; Grant; Jefferson; Klamath; Lake; Lane; Union; Wallowa; Chelan; Ferry; King; Kittitas; Okanogan; Pend Oreille; Skagit; Snohomish; Stevens; Whatcom; Yakima
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Claire Ellwanger
1220 SW 3rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
509-860-2463
claire.ellwanger@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/7/2023