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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Pine Mountain Sage Grouse Habitat Enhancement Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/04/2008 Legal Notice Date: 09/07/2008 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T20S R14 E section 25; T20S R15E sections 19-34; T15S R21S sections 3-9 & 13-17 |