This project will reduce the risk of landscape-level disturbance and increase forest resiliency to insect and disease. Vegetation treatments would take place on less than 3,000 acres in the southeastern portion of the Barlow Ranger District.
Location
The project area is bordered to the west by Forest System Road (FSR) 4811000; to the north by the Souva Creek drainage; and to the south by the FSR 4800000.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/06/2023
2
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Gate Insect and Disease | Decision Signed Date: 04/27/2023 |
| Forests | Mt. Hood National Forest |
| Districts | Barlow Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 4 South, Range 10 East, Section24; and Township 4 South, Range 11 East, Sections 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, and 34. |