Thinning in overstocked stands; thinning to reduce mortality in stands infested with insects; fuels reduction to reduce fire hazard; and vegetation treatments to improve mule deer habitat.
Location
The forest area bounded by Sprague R. Rd. to the south; Klamath Marsh to the north; Yamsi Ranch to the east; and the ridgeline connecting Solomon, Applegate, Little Applegate, and Crawford Buttes.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/18/2019
2
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20); 32.3 (5); 32.3 (9) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other; Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects; Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Bluemile Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/16/2020 |
| Forests | Fremont-Winema National Forest |
| Districts | Chiloquin Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |