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Two Timber Projects Get SEPA Review

Thursday, July 30, 2026

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Skamania County residents may see changes to forested areas as two new projects undergo environmental review. The Washington Department of Natural Resources issued a forest practice application for Weyerhaeuser Timber Holdings on July 24. The proposal covers 6 acres of right-of-way harvest totaling 138 MBF, with 6,875 feet of road construction and 5 stream crossings.

A separate application from Ashley Gibbons and Dalton Payne seeks a forest conversion to remove timber for a single-family home in residential RL5 zoning. The county issued this request on July 22. Both projects have public comment periods ending August 5 and 7, respectively. Residents can submit feedback through the WA Ecology SEPA portal.

The county's environmental review process ensures projects meet state regulations. These applications affect local forest management and land use. Next steps include public comments, then a decision by the relevant agencies.

📄 Source: WA Ecology SEPA — Skamania County — https://data.wa.gov/resource/mmcb-z6jf.json?countyname=SKAMANIA

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Skamania County residents may see changes to forested areasNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Two new projects undergo environmental reviewNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Washington Department of Natural Resources issued a forest practice application for Weyerhaeuser Timber Holdings“Lead agency: WA Department of Natural Resources Applicant: Weyerhaeuser Timber Holdings, Inc.”
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The forest practice application was issued on July 24“Issued: 2026-07-24”
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The proposal covers 6 acres of right-of-way harvest“Forest Practice Application #PC-FPA-26-8831 proposal consists of 6 acres of right of way harvest totaling approximately 138 MBF.”
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The right-of-way harvest totals 138 MBF“Forest Practice Application #PC-FPA-26-8831 proposal consists of 6 acres of right of way harvest totaling approximately 138 MBF.”
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The proposal includes 6,875 feet of road construction“The proposal includes 6,875 feet of road construction, 250 cubic yards of spoils, and 5 stream crossings.”
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The proposal includes 5 stream crossings“The proposal includes 6,875 feet of road construction, 250 cubic yards of spoils, and 5 stream crossings.”
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A separate application from Ashley Gibbons and Dalton Payne seeks a forest conversion“--- SEPA #202603084 --- Project: Forest Conversion Lead agency: Skamania County Type: DNS Applicant: Ashley Gibbons & Dalton Payne Description: The applicant has requested a forest practices conversion to remove timber for construction of a single-family home in residential RL5 zoning.”
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The application seeks to remove timber for a single-family home“The applicant has requested a forest practices conversion to remove timber for construction of a single-family home in residential RL5 zoning.”
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The application is for a single-family home in residential RL5 zoning“The applicant has requested a forest practices conversion to remove timber for construction of a single-family home in residential RL5 zoning.”
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The county issued this request on July 22“Issued: 2026-07-22”
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Both projects have public comment periods ending August 5 and 7, respectively“Comments due: 2026-08-07 Comments due: 2026-08-05”
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Residents can submit feedback through the WA Ecology SEPA portalNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The county's environmental review process ensures projects meet state regulationsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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These applications affect local forest management and land useNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Next steps include public commentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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A decision by the relevant agencies will follow public commentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.