The Quinault Forest Management Plan (FMP) provides the goals, directions, and technical specifications for managing all the individually-owned Trust lands and tribally-owned lands on the Quinault Indian Nation. Timber harvest, water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, roads, cultural resources, and fire management are addressed in the FMP. The first FMP for the Quinault Indian Nation was implemented in 2003. Every 10 years, a new updated FMP is to be developed.
The next FMP update is planned for 2027. Quinault Division of Natural Resources Forest Environmental Planner will lead the efforts by facilitating discussions between staff in Forestry, Environmental Protection and Fisheries Departments, and gathering input from the community, allottees, technical experts, and state and federal partners. Ultimately, the Quinault Forest Management Plan will reflect the Quinault Indian Nation's vision for its land and forests.
2027 FMP Update Process
Because the plan is considered a federal action, it is required to go through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process.
Once a draft FMP is developed by QDNR staff, we are required to implement a public outreach process. Public issues and concerns will be solicited by the Quinault Indian Nation and BIA at public meetings held at Taholah, Queets and Aberdeen. From this process, the Environmental Assessment will be developed with four management alternatives.
- Public Outreach
- Public Meetings
- Environmental Consequences
- Alternative Selection
There is more information to come as this process moves forward toward 2027!