This project proposes to plant 23 acres within the 170 acre Cougar Butte fire that burned in May 2017. This area has no viable seed sources for conifers to regenerate native populations.
Location
Cougar Butte is located approximately 10 miles west of the city of Bend on the north side of Skyliners Road.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/01/2017
2
Decision
01/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11) |
| Special Authority | National Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Cougar Butte Post-fire Reforestation | Decision Signed Date: 01/30/2018 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |