Decision Memo Completed

2012 LOGS Plots Maintenance Thin

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

Eight 1/4 acre plots that are part of a long-term study that was etablished in 1966. These plots were re-thinned in 1985 & 1995. This proposal is to re-thin the plots maintain a consistent basal area. A total of 69 trees will be cut and removed.

Location

North of Forest Road 4250 in Township 21 South, Range 9 East, Sections 4, 5, and 6

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/02/2012
2
Comment Period
04/11/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityResearch And Development; Timber Sales (Green)
2012 LOGS Plot Maintenance Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 05/22/2012 Legal Notice Date: 05/28/2012
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Research