Decision Memo Completed

South Pen Insect and Disease Project

Mt. Hood National Forest Wasco, Oregon Barlow Ranger District

This project will reduce stand density and mitigate loss of trees from insect and disease-related mortality. The high density of trees, largely made up of dry, pine-oak habitat, has created a corridor where insect and disease can easily spread.

Location

Tygh River Watershed. The legal description is: T03S, R11E, Section 24 and T03S, R12E, Sections 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/23/2020
2
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2021 (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)
South Pen Insect and Disease Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 03/05/2021
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsBarlow Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management