Restore biological, physical, and chemical processes and functions to ensure the long-term ecological sustainability of the public lands in the Upper Applegate Watershed. This project is jointly proposed between BLM and FS.
Location
The 52,000 acre sixth field watershed is located in the Applegate Valley to the south of Ruch, Oregon.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/02/2017
2
Comment Period
11/22/2018
3
Objection Period Start
09/25/2019
4
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Travel Management; Watershed Improvements |
| Final Decision for the Upper Applegate Watershed Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/13/2020 |
| Forests | Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest |
| Districts | Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |