Decision Memo Completed

Cooper Commercial Thin

Umatilla National Forest Umatilla, Oregon North Fork John Day Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Cooper Commercial ThinDecision Signed Date: 09/01/2011
ForestsUmatilla National Forest
DistrictsNorth Fork John Day Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionW ½, S22, T4S, R30E
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementForest products