Decision Memo Completed

Mountain Top PCT and Research Project

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

The project would non-commercially thin two treatment units totaling 68 acres and masticating the created fuels. The project would provide research study sites for the Intermountain Forest Tree Nutrition Cooperative.

Location

The project tis located about 29 miles SW of Bend between Wickiup and Crane Prairie Reservoirs.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/21/2015
2
Decision
07/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2015 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Research And Development
2015 SDI Precommercial Thin and Research ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/23/2015
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 21s R 8E, Sections 19, 20, 29, 30
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Research