Natural regeneration is not expected on a total of 261 acres within 6 recent fire areas. Site preparation and planting native plant tree species is proposed to initiate reforestation.
Location
Replanting would be within the Newberry, Rosland, Darlene, Old Wood, Swamp Wells, and Cedar Creek fire perimeters and on Cascade Lakes Highway in areas disturbed by suppression during the Cedar Creek
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/01/2023
2
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Bend - Fort Rock District Post-Fire Reforestation | Decision Signed Date: 04/04/2024 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |