Create and maintain linear fuel breaks along system roads and improve timber stands. Width of the linear fuel breaks would be a maximum of 1000 feet combining both sides of the road. Improve timber stands by decreasing trees per acre and fuel loading
Location
The project area is five miles east by northeast form the city of Chiloquin. The project area is located north of Sprague River Highway and between Williamson River Road and Solomon Butte.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/30/2023
2
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.3(11) |
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Forests | Fremont-Winema National Forest |
| Districts | Chiloquin Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |