Proposes to restore the resiliency and sustainability of vegetation communities from catastrophic events such as fire,insects and disease,through the use of prescribed fire,mowing,and the thinning of trees to reduce fuel loadings and stocking levels.
Location
High Desert
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/01/2002
2
Comment Period
02/09/2007
3
Decision
02/2007 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2007 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Plan Amendment; Scenery Management; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Opine Vegetation Management Environmental Assessment | Decision Signed Date: 02/02/2007 Legal Notice Date: 02/09/2007 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T20S, R14-15E; T21S, R14-16S; T22S, R15-16E |