Colville National Forest Details
Colville National Forest produces approximately 38 million board feet of sawlog grade timber annually as a by-product of forest restoration work, with 5,000 BF of timber produced per acre on average. This treatment leaves the forest healthier and closer to natural conditions while providing valuable inputs and sustaining the local economy.
Wood in the Ray Hall building directly supported the restoration of 40 acres. Work is being done in collaboration with Tribal Nations, the NEWFC forest collaborative, and other partners.
Restoration wood products milled and fabricated from Colville restoration material are prime examples of sustainable wood supply options with direct and quantifiable community and conservation values.
OTHER EXAMPLES OF FOREST RESTORATION WORK ON THE COLVILLE NATIONAL FOREST:
Sxwuytn - Kaniksu Connections 'Trail' Project
The Kaniksu Connections Project is a 90,000 acre forest restoration project being led by the Kalispel Tribe in partnership with the Colville National Forest using authority from the Tribal Forest Protection Act. The watersheds included in the project have been identified as high risk to insect, disease, and wildfire threats. The project’s goal is to improve forest health and increase resilience.
East Wedge Restoration Summary
The East Wedge Forest Ecosystem Restoration project is located in Stevens County Washington approximately 21 miles north of Kettle Falls, Washington. The main ecological purpose for the project was to reduce fuel levels and improve the overall forest health within the project area. The project was developed collaboratively between the Colville National Forest and the Northeast Washington Forestry Coalition (NEWFC). Stevens County Conservation District did NEPA.
Documents & Articles
USDA MILL CREEK A-Z STEWARDSHIP PROJECT
OSU RAY HALL - WOOD SOURCING DIAGRAM
EVIDENCE FROM THE BOOTLEG FIRE SUPPORTS THINNING FORESTS (The Grist).
KLAMATH TRIBES RESTORATION PRESCRIPTION AND FOREST SERVICE PRESCRIBED FIRE (April 2021) AFTER THE 2021 BOOTLEG FIRE ON THE FREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FOREST.
FOREST RESTORATION WORK HELPED FIREFIGHTERS STOP BOYDS FIRE
NORTH FORK MILL CREEK A-Z PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
STAND HEALTH WITH AND WITHOUT FIRE SUPPRESSION
The People
Mike Petersen, Representative, NEWFC and Conservation Interests
Tiana Luke, Conservation Northwest