Decision Memo Completed

Tumalo Creek Floodplain Enhancement Project

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

Encroaching conifers and brush will be thinned out within the meadows, floodplains, and other riparian areas along Tumalo Cr., on approx.100 acres. Firewood gathering may be provided for. Aspen habitat will be enhanced and Engellman Spruce replanted.

Location

Meadows adjacent to Tumalo Creek between Skyliner Bridge and confluence with Bridge Cr.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/29/2009
2
Decision
03/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Tumalo Creek Floodplain Enhancement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/15/2010
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)