Decision Memo Completed

Derr Creek Tree Felling Project

Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland Wheeler, Oregon Paulina Ranger District

The proposed project would fall and leave live trees in Derr Creek and tributaries of Derr Creek to reduce livestock access to streambanks by increasing the amount of large woody material.

Location

West Branch Rock Creek (Derr Allotment), Derr Creek (Derr Allotment), a tributary to West Branch Bridge Creek (Elkhorn Allotment), and a tributary of Indian Creek (Indian Creek Allotment).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/06/2018
2
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
Derr Creek Tree Felling ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/23/2018
ForestsOchoco National Forest
DistrictsPaulina Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsGrazing management