Decision Memo Completed

Balloon Cabin Landscape Prescribed Fire

Umatilla National Forest Union, Oregon Walla Walla Ranger District

Landscape prescribed fire proposal on NFS lands that are adjacent to private property. Project activities would be designed to reduce fine dead fuel loading, tree densities, and ladder fuels. Project area covers approximately 5,000 acres.

Location

West of Palmer Junction

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/13/2013
2
Comment Period
04/13/2013
3
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Balloon Cabin Landscape Prescribed Burn ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/12/2013 Legal Notice Date: 09/19/2013
ForestsUmatilla National Forest
DistrictsWalla Walla Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3N; R39E; Sections 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)