Decision Memo Completed

27 Road Fuel Break Project

Mt. Hood National Forest Wasco, Oregon Barlow Ranger District

The primary purpose of this project is to reduce the risk of landscape level disturbance by establishing a linear fuel break along National Forest System (NFS) roads.

Location

The planning area is located along NFS Roads 2700000, 2710000, 2720000, 2730000 and 4421000.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/07/2023
2
Decision
01/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3(11)
Special Authority2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
27 Road Fuel Break ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/29/2024
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsBarlow Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT2S, T3S, T4S, R11E, R12E
Forest productsFuels managementClimate change adaptationVegetation management (other than forest products)