Decision Memo Completed

OSU Cascades Pika Reasearch

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

Dr. Matt Shinderman, a researcher at OSU Cascades, requested a multi-year permit to continue his research on the American pika. Research would consist of mostly field observations and data collection such as temperatures of known habitat locations.

Location

Research will be conducted mostly in the areas of the Lava Butte and Mokst Butte Lava flows south of Bend, OR.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/21/2018
2
Decision
12/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
OSU Cascades Pika ReasearchDecision Signed Date: 12/19/2018
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management