Thin approximately 90 acres of juniper trees from riparian zones along the South Fork of the John Day River. Some of the juniper may be placed into the stream channel to protect and rebuild vulnerable stream banks.
Location
South Fork of the John Day River, and some associated unnamed tributaries
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/27/2011
2
Decision
06/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2011 (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, R28 E sections 13 and 24; and T19S, R29E sections 6, 7, 18 |