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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Decision Memo Riparian Juniper Thinning Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/21/2011 |
| Forests | Malheur National Forest |
| Districts | Emigrant Creek Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T19S, R29E sections 4-6 |