Precommercial thinning of small diameter trees, on average less than 9 inches in diameter at breast height, is being proposed. Proposed thinning (135acres) would occur along the scenic Byway (Western Route) that were either planted or have natural
Location
Upper Five Mile Sub Watershed (170702020604) of the Lower Camas Creek Watershed (1707020206) of the North Fork John Day Sub-Basin (17070202).
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/25/2015
2
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2015 (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 | Road Maintenance |
| 53 Road Pre-Commercial Thinning Project Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 06/01/2015 |
| Forests | Umatilla National Forest |
| Districts | North Fork John Day Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Upper Five Mile Sub Watershed (170702020604) of the Lower Camas Creek Watershed (1707020206) of the North Fork John Day Sub-Basin (17070202). |