Environmental Assessment Completed

Starr Aspen

Malheur National Forest Grant, Oregon Blue Mountain Ranger District

Aspen and stream restoration in the Starr sub-watershed. Removal of encroaching conifers through commercial and non-commercial treatments. Addition of large and course wood in streams.

Location

Within the Starr sub-watershed located in Grant County on NFS lands, approximately 14 miles south of John Day, Oregon and approximately 8 miles north of Seneca, Oregon.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/26/2014
2
Comment Period
07/29/2015
3
Objection Period Start
05/11/2016
4
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Starr AspenDecision Signed Date: 08/18/2016
ForestsMalheur National Forest
DistrictsBlue Mountain Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest productsWatershed management