Decision Memo Completed

Fry Thinning and Fuels Reduction

Deschutes National Forest Deschutes, Oregon Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Fry Thinning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/22/2008 Legal Notice Date: 01/25/2008
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.18S, R.11E, S 6; WM., Deschutes County, Oregon
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management