The Stella project's objectives are to restore and reestablish forest structure and pattern, vegetation composition, and diversity, and riparian communities to conditions that are more resilient to natural disturbances.
Location
This area is located north of the town of Prospect, east of the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness, and south of Rabbit Ears.
Project timeline
1
NOI in Federal Register
05/12/2018
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
11/27/2020
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/17/2021
4
Objection Period Start
12/17/2021
5
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
6
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Stewardship Contract, Consolidated Appropriations Resolution Of 2003 |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Developed Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Special Products Sales; Species Population Enhancements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Scenery Management; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Stella Restoration Project Final ROD for RRSNF | Decision Signed Date: 08/15/2022 |
| Stella Restoration Project Final ROD for UNF | Decision Signed Date: 08/15/2022 |
| Forests | Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest; Umpqua National Forest |
| Districts | High Cascades Ranger District; Tiller Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | North of the town of Prospect eat of the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness and South of Rabbit Ears. |