Decision Memo Completed

Watson Creek Fire Rehabilitation Project- Reforestation

Fremont-Winema National Forest Lake, Oregon Fremont-Winema National Forest All Units

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 Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
DM Watson Creek Fire Rehabilitation Project- ReforestationDecision Signed Date: 11/16/2018
ForestsFremont-Winema National Forest
DistrictsPaisley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT35S, T34S, and T33S and R18E, R17E, and R16E
Vegetation management (other than forest products)