Decision Memo Completed

Upper Sycan River Subwatershed Aspen Restoration Project

Fremont-Winema National Forest Klamath; Lake, Oregon Paisley Ranger District

Promotes aspen growth and re-establishment in approximately 823 acres of aspen stands in Upper Sycan Subwatershed. Proposes removing encroaching conifers (hand fell, leave on site), and prescribed fire to promote now aspen growth.

Location

The project area is entirely within the Paisley Ranger District, in the general vicinity of several developed recreation sites in Lake and Klamath Counties, Oregon.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/15/2010
2
Decision
03/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Upper Sycan River Subwatershed Aspen Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/10/2014
ForestsFremont-Winema National Forest
DistrictsPaisley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT32S R14E, Sec. 22, 26, 27, and 36; T32S R15E, Sec. 30 and 31; T33S R15E, Sec. 13, 15, 17, 20-22, 24; and T33S R16E, Sec. 7-9, 17-21, 27, and 29-34
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)