This project includes thinning 4,654 acres for the purpose of promoting stand health, large tree development, and reducing fire intensity to minimize the chance of catastrophic fire events.
Location
The project area is approximately 4,761 acres. Proposed stands in the project area are located in Townships 4, 5 and 6, Ranges 29 and 30 East, in multiple sections, Willamette Meridian surveyed.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/30/2014
2
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Western Route Thinning (Part A) | Decision Signed Date: 05/25/2017 |
| Western Route Thinning Project (PART B) | Decision Signed Date: 07/30/2018 |
| Forests | Umatilla National Forest |
| Districts | North Fork John Day Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | The project area is approximately 4,654 acres. Proposed stands in the project area are located in Townships 4, 5 and 6 South, Ranges 29 and 30 East, in multiple sections, Willamette Meridian surveyed |