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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Upper Sycan River Subwatershed Aspen Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/10/2014 |
| Forests | Fremont-Winema National Forest |
| Districts | Paisley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T32S 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 |