Decision Memo Completed

Niagara Creek LWD Project

Siuslaw National Forest Tillamook, Oregon Hebo Ranger District

Placing non IRA trees via helicopter in channels and floodplains. Some trees and boulders may be placed with ground based equipment in conjunction with decommissioning the valley bottom road 8533133 that extends along the boundary.

Location

Niagara creek basin within the Nestucca watershed.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/12/2012
2
Comment Period
12/19/2012
3
Decision
02/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Niagara Creek LWD ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/08/2013 Legal Notice Date: 02/20/2013
ForestsSiuslaw National Forest
DistrictsHebo Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4S, R8W Sections 10, 15
Wildlife, fish, rare plants