Maintain and restore resiliency and forest health in stands that provide habitat for interior wildlife species and present a potential risk of large scale wildfires in the Melvin Butte area. The project would generate about 5 MMBF of timber.
Location
The project area is about 10 air miles south of Sisters, Oregon. T16S, R09E and T17S, R09E.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/26/2014
2
Comment Period
01/08/2016
3
Objection Period Start
08/20/2016
4
Decision
12/2016 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Green) |
| Melvin Butte Vegetation Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/21/2016 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Sisters Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |