Project objectives are to restore mountain mahogany by thinning, planting seedlings and/or protecting natural regeneration of mountain mahogany to improve habitat conditions for various high desert species on approximately 4,300 acres.
Location
The project area is located on the far southeast side of the District, approximately 26 to 4 miles southeast of the City of Bend.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/04/2016
2
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Mountain Mahogany Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 08/18/2016 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |