The project is a collaborative approach to fuels reduction and restoration in the North Fork Mill, Mosier, and West Fork Neal watersheds. It includes timber harvest, road closures/decommission, road management, restoration, and fuels reduction.
Location
The Mill Creek planning area includes the North Fork of Mill Creek and small portions of Mosier and Neal Creeks, approx. 5 miles southeast of the community of Mt. Hood
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/10/2008
2
Objection Period Start
07/31/2008
3
Decision
12/2008 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2009 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Hfra Title I: Wildland-Urban Interface; Stewardship Contract, Consolidated Appropriations Resolution Of 2003 |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Trail Management; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| North Fork Mill Creek | Decision Signed Date: 12/19/2008 |
| Forests | Mt. Hood National Forest |
| Districts | Hood River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T1S-T2S, R10E-R11E, WM |