Name

Tieton

Priority Landscape Category

20-Year Forest Health Strategic Plan: Eastern WA Priority Landscapes

Description

This planning area spans a broad gradient of forest composition, from cold forests near the Cascade Crest to moist and 
dry forests at lower elevations and oak woodlands and non-forest vegetation to the east.  Ownership is 95% public land, including US Forest Service (80%), WA Department of Fish and Wildlife (11%) and WA 
Department of Natural Resources (4%).

• Fire risk is highest in the center of the planning area to the north and south of Rimrock Lake. Several small to medium wildfires (500-5,000 acres) have occurred in and around the planning area, including the 2020 Cold Creek Fire.
• Projected warming over the next 20-40 years will likely shift climate conditions suitable for moist and cold forest towards conditions suitable for dry forest. South-facing slopes in the eastern portion may no longer support forest.
• Treating 32-51% of forested acres is recommended to increase resilience and reduce fire risk to communities using a combination of mechanical, prescribed fire, and managed wildfire treatments.
• High priority areas for potential treatments that maximize forest health and wildfire response benefit include locations throughout the center of the planning area, especially around Rimrock Lake.

For more information view and download the full landscape evaluation summary.  Data layers and additioanl finroamtion assocated with the landscape evaluation are available on Box.

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