Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests
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Okanogan- Wenatchee National Forests Headquarters 215 Melody Lane Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 664-9200 Voice Okanogan Valley Office (509) 826-3275 Voice
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Tonasket Ranger District 1 West Winesap Tonasket, WA 98855 (509) 486-2186 Voice
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Methow Valley Ranger District 24 West Chewuch Winthrop, WA 98862 (509) 996-4000 Voice
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North Cascades Smokejumper Base 23 Intercity Airport Road Winthrop, WA 98862 (509) 997-9750 Voice | |
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Dream it, Plan it, Do it,
Visit our stunning and unique National Forests. The Pacific Northwest is home to many beautiful places, but our forests are a wonderful surprise. We invite you to visit and see if you don't agree. There is a variety of country from craggy peaks to rolling meadows, to rich old growth forest, and classic groves of ponderosa pine. We're called the Sunny east side for good reason: summers here are hot and dry, and our winters are famous for brilliant clear skies and plenty of snow. |
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May 8, 2009 - Slash from forest thinning operations is being turned into fuel for electricity with the first biomass utilization stewardship project to be offered on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
IMETHOW VALLEY SPRING PRESCRIBE BURNING May 4, 2009 - Prescribed fire personnel will be working in several areas as the prescribed burn season continues in the Methow Valley. Fawn 28 and 17, two units located in the Fawn Timber Sale 4 miles SE of Mazama and Burgett 49 located 14 miles north of Winthrop in the Eightmile drainage could be ignited on Tuesday or Wednesday if the weather is favorable.
May 1 , 2009 - Tonasket Ranger District plans to inventory and control noxious weeds as needed on approximately 3, 500 acres of forest land this summer. These acres are annually inspected for the presence of weeds and then treated either by hand pulling, releasing biological control agents or using applications of herbicide. “Normally, we start our control program in May, this year the cold spring is getting weeds off to a slow start in the mountains” stated Mark Morris, Tonasket District Ranger.
May 1, 2009 - Tonasket Ranger District is looking for volunteer campground hosts for several popular campgrounds this summer season. Volunteer hosts provide information about the area opportunities; monitor compliance with fee schedules, rules and regulations; perform light maintenance duties such as litter pick-up, bathroom cleaning, and campfire ring maintenance. Qualifications include a great attitude, an interest in the outdoors and enjoying being around people.
Secure Rural Schools Title II Project Proposal Form Due December 31, 2008 to be considered for 2008 and 2009 funds.
The use of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) is permitted in some areas of the National Forest.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is seeking feedback on an action plan for the future management of developed recreation sites, including campgrounds, trailheads, and rental cabins. Through the Recreation Facility Analysis (RFA) process, the Forest has drafted a “Proposed Program of Work,” outlining possible management actions for 359 sites over the next five years.
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is completing the first step of planning under the 2005 Travel Management Rule (also known as the OHV Rule) which requires the designation of routes for motorized vehicle use and prohibits cross country motorized travel. The Rule only applies to summer motorized routes; snowmobile routes are not being evaluated. Additional information about the national OHV/Travel Plan Rule may be found at: www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/ohv
The Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests are asking for help from people interested in planning the future of Forest Service developed recreation sites. The goal of this process, termed Recreation Site Facility Master Plan (RSFMP), is to help the Forest Service plan and provide quality recreation experiences desirable to the public in the future. Several workshops are planned so the public can provide input in identifying the unique characteristics and recreation demands for developed sites located in the Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests. For more information check the web site at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/rsfmp/
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Last Modified: Friday, 08 May 2009 at 17:51:36 EDT