The purpose of the project is to promote reforestation of burned areas with appropriate conifer species and promote restoration of appropriate hardwood and shrub species. The need was necessitated by the 2024 Falls and Telephone Fires.
Location
2024 Falls Fire footprint
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/15/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Falls and Telephone Fires Reforestation and Revegetation Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/22/2025 |
| Forests | Malheur National Forest |
| Districts | Blue Mountain Ranger District; Emigrant Creek Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |