Commercial thinning on approx. 67 acres to improve forest health. This unit has been identified as at risk of mortality from insects, disease and wildfire due to the dense overstocked stand condition. No trees over 21” diameter will be removed.
Location
Umatilla County, OR. Approximately 15 miles west of Ukiah in the upper Owens Creek watershed.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/17/2011
2
Decision
09/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12) |
| 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) |
| Cooper Commercial Thin | Decision Signed Date: 09/01/2011 |
| Forests | Umatilla National Forest |
| Districts | North Fork John Day Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | W ½, S22, T4S, R30E |