Thinning and mowing underbrush on about 69 acres followed by underburning to reduce risk of beetle mortality and provide defensible space within urban interface.
Location
The area is adjacent to a section of private property within the urban interface near Tumalo Creek.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/16/2007
2
Comment Period
12/07/2007
3
Decision
01/2008 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2008 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Fry Thinning Project | Decision Signed Date: 01/22/2008 Legal Notice Date: 01/25/2008 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T.18S, R.11E, S 6; WM., Deschutes County, Oregon |