Protection of Whitebark Pine stands from wildfire, disease, and insect infestation by pruning, thinning, and creating a 500ft buffer around extant stands. Promote species recovery by planting WBP seedlings in optimal NFJD RD habitat locations.
Location
Vinegar Hill, Desolation Butte, Tower Mountain, Summit Camp
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/19/2024
2
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Whitebark Pine Protection and Recovery CE | Decision Signed Date: 03/13/2025 |
| Forests | Umatilla National Forest |
| Districts | North Fork John Day Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |