Decision Memo Completed

Bull Prairie Hazardous Fuels Reduction

Umatilla National Forest Grant; Wheeler, Oregon Heppner Ranger District

Reduce fuel loading and improve stand conditions in the area surrounding Bull Prairie Campground and adjacent to Morrow County OHV Park. Proposal includes one 70 acre timber sale, small diameter thinning, and up to 4,300 acres of prescribed fire.

Location

Surrounding Bull Prairie Campground and adjacent to Morrow County OHV Park. On the Heppner Ranger District of the Umatilla National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/31/2017
2
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (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)
Bull Prairie Hazardous Fuels Reduction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/02/2019
ForestsUmatilla National Forest
DistrictsHeppner Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementForest products