In the continuing attempt to address the decline of the pumice moonwort (BOPU), the project would remove encroaching young lodgepole pines by hand from six sites where BOPU still exists but is experiencing encroachment.
Location
The project would occur at 5 sites on the eastside of the Ranger District in the greater vicinity of China Hat Butte.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/10/2020
2
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Pumice Moonwort Habitat Enhancement 2020 | Decision Signed Date: 06/09/2020 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |