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 Exclusion | 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Research And Development; Timber Sales (Green) |
| 2012 LOGS Plot Maintenance Project Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 05/22/2012 Legal Notice Date: 05/28/2012 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District |