Environmental Assessment Completed

Green Ant Project (Formerly the Ant and Emigrant Projects)

Malheur National Forest Harney, Oregon Emigrant Creek Ranger District

Vegetation and watershed restoration projects, including thinning, road closures, and decommisioning, prescribed burning, and riparian and fisheries enhancement.

Location

Emigrant Creek, Blue Creek, Whiskey Creek and Spring Valley/Foundation Canyon

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/28/2000
2
Comment Period
06/10/2009
3
Decision
12/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Green Ant Project Decision Notice and FONSIDecision Signed Date: 12/01/2009 Legal Notice Date: 12/09/2009
ForestsMalheur National Forest
DistrictsEmigrant Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT18S., R27E.; T19S, R27-28E.; T20S., R27-28E
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels managementRoad managementWatershed managementForest products