Decision Memo Completed

Sunriver Trails and Key Elk Area Habitat Improvement

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

This project would construct 10.9 miles of new trail, close and obliterate 6.6 miles of old trail, and restore areas for elk habitat connectivity. Moving these trails and closing user-created roads would provide more continuous elk habitat.

Location

This project would take place west of the community of Sunriver, OR between the Deschutes River and Forest Road 41.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/02/2018
2
Decision
01/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Trail Management
Sunriver Trails and Key Elk Area Habitat ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 01/31/2019
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsRecreation management