Decision Memo Completed

Bear Creek Riparian Juniper Thinning

Malheur National Forest Harney, Oregon Emigrant Creek Ranger District

Thin approximately 47 acres of juniper trees from riparian zones along Bear Creek. Some of the juniper may be placed into the stream channel to protect and rebuild vulnerable stream banks.

Location

Bear Creek, Forest Road 3750

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/27/2011
2
Decision
06/2011 (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 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 DescriptionT19S, R29E sections 4-6
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed management