Decision Memo Completed

Venator Creek Riparian Juniper Thinning

Malheur National Forest Grant, Oregon Emigrant Creek Ranger District

Thin approximately 77 acres of juniper trees from riparian zones along Venator Creek. Some of the juniper may be placed into the stream channel to protect and rebuild vulnerable stream banks.

Location

Venator Creek, Forest Road 3150

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/27/2011
2
Decision
06/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2011 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Decision Memo Riparian Juniper Thinning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/21/2011
ForestsMalheur National Forest
DistrictsEmigrant Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT18S, R29E sections 15, 16, 17, 20
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)