Reforestation through planting on approximately 1,000 ac. Needed site prep includes cutting <10"dbh dead and dying trees, machine piling the slash and burning of the piles.
Location
The McKay fire is located approximately 12 miles south of Bend, Oregon. The Newberry National Volcanic Monument is to the east of the planning area.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/17/2017
2
Decision
02/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other; National Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| McKay Fire Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 02/26/2018 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T21S R11E sections 9, 10, 14, 15, and 16 |