Decision Memo Completed

Eastside Mastication 2018

Mt. Hood National Forest Wasco, Oregon Barlow Ranger District

The Barlow Ranger District proposes to mechanically thin, masticate, pile, and brush sapling plantations approximately 3,800 acres. The project consists of small diameter thinning (0-8" DBH) on slopes less than 40 percent.

Location

T01S R10E and R11E, T02S R10E R11E, and R12E, and T03S R10E, R11E, and R12E. Willamette Meridian

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/13/2018
2
Decision
03/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2018 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Eastside Mastication 2018Decision Signed Date: 03/14/2018
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsBarlow Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants