Decision Memo Completed

Native Vegetation Planting for Gnarl Ridge Fire Area

Mt. Hood National Forest Hood River, Oregon Hood River Ranger District

Plant approximately 300 acres in the severely burned area from Gnarl Ridge Fire with native tree species, native shrub and grass species to restore the native ecosystem and minimize soil erosion. Project is outside designated or proposed wilderness.

Location

Cloud Cap Road - Gnarl Ridge Fire Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/04/2009
2
Decision
02/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Native Vegetation Planting for Gnarl Ridge Fire AreaDecision Signed Date: 02/05/2010
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsHood River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT2S, R9E, Sec10
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed management