Environmental Assessment Completed

Rocky Restoration Project

Mt. Hood National Forest Wasco, Oregon Barlow Ranger District

The Rocky Restoration Project looks to improve the health and vigor of forested stands, and improve conditions for wildlife and aquatic resources, while reducing the risk of human-caused fires on nonfederal lands.

Location

Rocky Restoration Project is located approximately 20 miles south of The Dalles, and just west of the community of Sportsman Park and the Rock Creek Reservoir.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/29/2015
2
Comment Period
09/26/2018
3
Objection Period Start
12/14/2018
4
Decision
02/2019 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Rocky Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/19/2019
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsBarlow Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.03S R.10E Section 35,36, T.03S R.11E Section 35,36, T.03S R.12E Section 31, T.04S R.10E Section 1-3,10-15,T.04S R.11E Section 1-23, T.04S R.12E Section 6
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementForest productsWildlife, fish, rare plants