Decision Memo Completed

Gibson Insect and Disease

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

The primary purposes of this project are to reduce the risk of landscape level disturbance and increase forest resiliency to insect and disease.

Location

The project area is located east of OR Route 35 and north of the Dalles Watershed Management unit.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/04/2024
2
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2024 (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); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Gibson Insect and DiseaseDecision Signed Date: 07/31/2024
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsHood River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 1 S, R 10 E, S 1,2,11,12,13,14,15,22,23; T 1 S, R 11 E, S 5,6,7,18
Climate change adaptationFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products