Decision Memo Completed

Blue Mountain Ranger District Fence Projects

Malheur National Forest Grant, Oregon Blue Mountain Ranger District

Erect fencing to enhance management of rangeland and riparian resources. The fencing would be located on allotments: Camp Creek, Jack Creek, Murderers Creek, Mt. Vernon, Indain Ridge, Dixie, Lower Middle Fork, and Upper Middle Fork.

Location

South Fork of the John Day, Silvies, Middle Fork, John Day River watersheds.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/24/2011
2
Decision
07/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Range Improvements Camp Creek, Lower Middle Fork, and Murderers Creek AllotDecision Signed Date: 07/01/2011
ForestsMalheur National Forest
DistrictsBlue Mountain Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsGrazing management