Decision Memo Completed

Williams Creek Fire Salvage

Umpqua National Forest Douglas, Oregon North Umpqua Ranger District

Project proposes to salvage dead and dying trees that burned during the 2009 Williams Creek Fire. Approximately 39 acres would be salvaged using both ground-based and skyline logging. Reforestation of the salvaged area would also occur.

Location

Fall Creek sub-watershed in the Middle North Umpqua Watershed

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/07/2010
2
Decision
06/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Salvage)
Williams Creek Fire Salvage Timber SaleDecision Signed Date: 06/29/2010
ForestsUmpqua National Forest
DistrictsNorth Umpqua Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT26S, R01W, Sections 5 & 8
Forest products