Decision Memo Completed

Bellwether Healthy Forest Restoration

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

Commercial and noncommercial thinning and prescribed burning on approximately 1950 acres of lands designated as insect and disease treatment areas.

Location

Project area is on the eastern edge of the Ochoco National Forest, about 20 miles west of Dayville.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/06/2020
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityBiomass; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Green)
Bellwether Healthy Forest Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/08/2021
ForestsOchoco National Forest
DistrictsPaulina Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementForest products