Developing project to reduce fuels in the Lower Bridge area of the Crooked River National Grassland in response to the Wildfire Crisis Strategy (WCS). Work will primarily involve juniper thinning followed by piling/burning, and native shrub planting.
Location
West of the Deschutes River and south of Graham Road in the westernmost segment of the Grassland
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/08/2024
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Lower Bridge Fuels Reduction & Habitat Resiliency Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/02/2025 |
| Forests | Ochoco National Forest |
| Districts | Crooked River Natl Grassland |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |