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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Balloon Cabin Landscape Prescribed Burn Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/12/2013 Legal Notice Date: 09/19/2013 |
| Forests | Umatilla National Forest |
| Districts | Walla Walla Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T3N; R39E; Sections 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 |