Decision Memo Completed

Eastside Precommercial Thinning 2010-2017

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

Hood River and Barlow Districts propose to precommerical thin (PCT) approximately 15,000 acres of young (10-30 year old), overstocked plantations. PCT is completed by hand crews with chainsaws cutting down trees less than 6-inches in diameter.

Location

Hood River and Barlow Ranger Districts

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/01/2010
2
Decision
04/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Sapling Thinning Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 04/07/2010
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsBarlow Ranger District; Hood River Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants