Decision Memo Completed

Soldier Project

Malheur National Forest Harney, Oregon Emigrant Creek Ranger District

Reduce stocking in ponderosa pine dominated stands affected by pine butterfly defoliation, drought, and high populations of bark beetles.

Location

Emigrant Creek Ranger District, Armstrong Canyon, Coffeepot Creek, Rattlesnake Creek, Cow Creek

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/13/2017
2
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Soldier Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 12/29/2017
ForestsMalheur National Forest
DistrictsEmigrant Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed management