Environmental Assessment Completed

Grasshopper Restoration Project

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

The Grasshopper project intends to enhance and restore forest diversity; reduce risks associated with high-intensity wildfires; improve conditions for wildlife and aquatic resources; and provide timber and other forest products.

Location

The planning area is south of the Badger Creek Wilderness and east of NFS Road 4880. The eastern border is near Bonney Crossing Campground. The southern border is near the Wasco/Hood River County line

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/15/2019
2
Comment Period
02/18/2022
3
Objection Period Start
09/02/2022
4
Decision
01/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
03/2023 (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; Timber Sales (Green)
Grasshopper Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/11/2023
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsBarlow Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.3N.,R.10E.;T.3N.,R.11E.;T.4N.,R.10E..;T.4N.,R.11E.;
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management