Decision Memo Completed

42 Road GNA Wildfire Resilience Project

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

Vegetative treatments to reduce fuel loads, improve wildfire resilience, and improve forest health on 2,994 acres. Project area is primarily in Wildland Urban-Interface located west of La Pine State Park near Fall River Hatchery and Wake Butte.

Location

The project area is west of La Pine State Park near Fall River Hatchery and Wake Butte. Bounded by Forest Service roads 40 on the north, 4358 on the south, 4032 on the east and 4240 on the west.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/22/2021
2
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (9)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
42 Road GNA Wildfire Resilience ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/11/2024
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products