Decision Memo Completed

Tepee Fire Reforestation

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

The Tepee fire burned with high intensity and mixed severity across approximately 2,027 acres on September 7, 2018. The project proposed to plant ponderosa pine on about 80 acres and sagebrush and/or bitterbrush in select areas around the burn area.

Location

About 17 miles southeast of Bend, Oregon.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/13/2019
2
Decision
03/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Tepee Fire ReforestationDecision Signed Date: 03/22/2019
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)