Two 18-20 plantations had most trees killed in the fire suppression activities on the District from the 2014 Deception Fire. Proposal is to replant those areas to provide a native mix of conifers to re-establish forest cover
Location
Layng Creek subwatershed of the Row River Watershed, approximately 24 east of Cottage Grove, OR
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/23/2015
2
Decision
02/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Deception Fire Planting Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 02/18/2015 |
| Forests | Umpqua National Forest |
| Districts | Cottage Grove Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T21s, R1e, sections 20 and 29 |