Environmental Assessment Completed

Elk Creek Watershed Restoration Project

Umpqua National Forest Douglas, Oregon Tiller Ranger District

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 AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityBiomass; 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 FONSIDecision Signed Date: 07/14/2017
ForestsUmpqua National Forest
DistrictsTiller Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 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
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)