Decision Memo Completed

Spruce Creek Riparian Rehabilitation

Deschutes National Forest Klamath, Oregon Crescent Ranger District

Improve riparian habitat and function by removing selected encroaching lodgepole pine, spot burning willow clumps, planting riparian-dependant vegetation and placing woody material in the stream channel.

Location

Spruce Creek between FS Road 5830 and the confluence with Hemlock Creek plus associated stringer meadows.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/08/2006
2
Comment Period
09/12/2007
3
Decision
12/2007 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2008 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
2007 Spruce Creek Riparian RehabilitationDecision Signed Date: 12/13/2007
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsCrescent Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT25S, R07E, Sections 34 and 35; T26S, R07E, Sections 2 and 3
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management