Decision Memo Completed

Pine Mountain Sage Grouse Habitat Enhancement Project

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

Falling of encroaching conifers 14 in. dbh & smaller on historic xeric shrublands utilized by the greater sage-gouse between FR 23 & the forest boundary on & around Pine Mtn. Includes construction of 4 guzzlers or water catchment structures.

Location

High Desert

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/06/2008
2
Comment Period
07/29/2008
3
Decision
09/2008 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2008 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Pine Mountain Sage Grouse Habitat Enhancement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/04/2008 Legal Notice Date: 09/07/2008
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT20S R14 E section 25; T20S R15E sections 19-34; T15S R21S sections 3-9 & 13-17
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants