To aid in long term forest recovery about 4,343 acres would be planted and about 2,376 acres would receive site preparation. About 150-200 trees per acre would be planted. Biomass as a forest product could be removed on about 1,888 acres.
Location
The project area is located about four air miles southwest of Sisters, Oregon in the Milli Fire area.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/06/2018
2
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Biomass; Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Milli Fire Reforestation Project | Decision Signed Date: 11/18/2018 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Sisters Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |