Decision Memo Completed

Pollywog Insect and Disease Project

Mt. Hood National Forest Wasco, Oregon Barlow Ranger District

This project will reduce the risk of landscape level disturbance and increase forest resiliency to insect and disease. This project would reduce stand density on about 2,600 acres using mechanical and non-mechanical treatments.

Location

The project is located immediately adjacent to The Dalles Municipal Watershed within the Eightmile Watershed.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/11/2020
2
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Green)
Pollywog Insect and Disease ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/23/2020
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsBarlow Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT1S R11E Sections 15, 21-24, 26-29, & 31-33. T2S R11E Sections 5 & 6.
Forest productsFuels management