Decision Memo Completed

Schurtz Creek Story-Fry Riparian Restoration Project

Malheur National Forest Harney, Oregon Emigrant Creek Ranger District

Construct up to 1/2 mile of 4-strand barbed wire fence to create a 4-acre grazing enclosure and thin juniper and conifers up to 20.9 inches dbh. Slash would be piled/burned, lopped/scattered, felled into creek, or used as a livestock barrier.

Location

Schurtz Creek, Story-Fry Allotment

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/27/2013
2
Comment Period
02/27/2013
3
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements
Decision Memo Schurtz Creek Story Fry Riparian Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/07/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/26/2013
ForestsMalheur National Forest
DistrictsEmigrant Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 18 S, R 33 E, Section 23 and N1/2 of section 26
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsGrazing managementVegetation management (other than forest products)