Project is a research project proposed by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, Oregon State Univ, to test 3 alternative thinning techniques to expedite the development of large trees or enhance within-stand diversity. Treatment area totals 553 acres.
Location
Newberry
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/25/2005
2
Comment Period
12/19/2007
3
Decision
02/2008 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2008 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Research And Development; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Oz Research Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/27/2008 Legal Notice Date: 03/04/2008 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T19 & 20S R11E |