Approximately 17,000 seedlings will be planted in eighty-eight acres within the Morphine Burn fire scar. These acres are within the suitable timber base.
Location
On the Umatilla National Forest Heppner Ranger District. In the Morphine Ridge area on the east side of the district. T6S, R27E, Sections 28 & 33
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/05/2016
2
Decision
03/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Morphine Burn Reforestation Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/31/2017 |
| Forests | Umatilla National Forest |
| Districts | Heppner Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |