Decision Memo Completed

Rosland Salvage and Reforestation and Paulina Reforestation Project

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

This project proposes to salvage dead/dying trees on 197 acres and to reforest Rosland and Paulina Fires through planting on roughly 388 acres. Needed site prep includes cutting <9" dbh dead/dying trees, machine piling the slash and burning of piles.

Location

Rosland: T21S R11E Section 32 and T22S R11E Sections 5 and 8. Paulina: T21S R11E Sections 17 and 20.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/12/2021
2
Decision
02/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Special Products Sales; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Rosland Salvage and Reforestation and Paulina Reforestation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/23/2021
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionRosland: 21S R11E Section 32 and T22S R11E Sections 5 and 8. Paulina: 21S R11E Section 32 and T22S R11E Sections 5 and 8.
Fuels managementForest products