Decision Memo Completed

West End Farm Bill

Umatilla National Forest Wheeler, Oregon Heppner Ranger District

Project within area designated in section 602(b)/(c) of HFRA, within WUI, and Condition Class 2 or 3 Fire Regime Groups I or III. Project would reduce the risk and extent of insect/disease infestation, and increase forest stand resiliency.

Location

28 miles southwest of Heppner, Oregon

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/09/2019
2
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
West End Farm Bill Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 08/06/2020
ForestsUmatilla National Forest
DistrictsHeppner Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 7 S., R. 23 E., Sections 11-14; R. 24 E., Sections 4-5, 7-9, E.W.M.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products