Utilize thinning and prescribed fire to restore historic habitat structure, species mix, reduce fuel loading and improve wildlife habitat. Watershed restoration projects include meadow, oak and aquatic habitats; road improvements; and tree culturing.
Location
Forest Service lands within Elk Creek Watershed, South Umpqua River.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/12/2015
2
Comment Period
04/27/2016
3
Objection Period Start
02/28/2017
4
Decision
07/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
08/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Biomass; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Elk Creek Watershed Restoration Project Decision Notice and FONSI | Decision Signed Date: 07/14/2017 |
| Forests | Umpqua National Forest |
| Districts | Tiller Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 30S R 1W sec 35; T 31S R 1W sec 6-9, 15, 17-23, 25-31, and 33-36; T 31S R 2W sec 1-3, 7-13, 15, 17-23, 25-35; T 32S R 1W sec 1-7, 9, 11, 15, 17 and 19; T 32S R 2W sec 1-6, 8-17, 22-25 |