Decision Memo Completed

Waters #2 and Round Prairie Creek Hazardous Fuel Reduction

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Josephine, Oregon Wild Rivers Ranger District

Reduction of understory (non-commercial) vegetation (shrubs and small trees) in natural and managed conifer stands using mechanical slashing treatments and underburning.

Location

Waters Creek and Round Prairie Creek watersheds

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/10/2005
2
Comment Period
08/01/2006
3
Decision
12/2006 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2007 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (10)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Waters #2 and Round Prairie Creek Hazardous Fuel ReductionDecision Signed Date: 12/12/2006
ForestsRogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
DistrictsWild Rivers Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 36 S; R 07 W; Sec. 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33; W.M.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management