Decision Memo Completed

Shield Insect and Disease Project

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

The goal of this project is to reduce the spread of insects and disease in developed recreation sites in the Newberry Caldera, and provide safe egress in the event of a fire.

Location

Newberry National Volcanic Monument - Caldera Zone

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/05/2015
2
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Forest Vegetation Improvements
Shield Insect and Disease ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/30/2016
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementVegetation management (other than forest products)