Decision Memo Completed

HK Fire Restoration

Umatilla National Forest Morrow, Oregon Heppner Ranger District

This project will restore trees on 150 acres of forested lands that were denuded of vegetation in the 2019 HK Fire. The fire killed trees within portions of the fire that burned at moderate to high severity. This has reduced the diversity of habita

Location

The HK Complex is approximately 20 miles southeast of Heppner, OR

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/20/2021
2
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other; National Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
HK Fire RestorationDecision Signed Date: 03/31/2021
ForestsUmatilla National Forest
DistrictsHeppner Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 6 South, Range 28 E, sections 5, 7, 8, and 18
Vegetation management (other than forest products)