Reforestation activities totaling approximately 29,000 acres are proposed within the high-severity burn areas (>75% tree mortality) and proposed salvage units (250 acres) within the project area.
Location
The Watson Creek Fire Rehabilitation project area is approximately 6 miles NW of the town of Paisley, Oregon. It is within the Fremont-Winema National Forest, Paisley Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/12/2018
2
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2019 (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 |
| DM Watson Creek Fire Rehabilitation Project- Reforestation | Decision Signed Date: 11/16/2018 |
| Forests | Fremont-Winema National Forest |
| Districts | Paisley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T35S, T34S, and T33S and R18E, R17E, and R16E |