This project will improve forest health on approximately 400 acres by thinning overstocked trees, reducing ladder fuels, performing prescribed fire and removing off site pine.
Location
The project includes the following sub-watersheds Upper South Fork Big Butte Creek and Middle Fork Big Butte Creek. Located 11 miles east of the city of Butte Fall, Jackson County, Oregon.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/06/2022
2
Decision
02/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Cathill Thin | Decision Signed Date: 02/13/2023 |
| Forests | Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest |
| Districts | High Cascades Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 34S R. 04E Sections 03, 04, 34; T. 35S R. 0E Sections 09, 10, 15 |