Planting of blister rust resistant whitebark pine seedlings at four locations and on 674 acres of the Diamond Lake Ranger District to increase forest health and resilience to blister rust. A decision has been made for one of the four locations.
Location
Mt. Bailey, West Tipsoo Peak, Sawtooth Mt., and Garwood Butte. Garwood Butte site decision was completed in June 2019. Decision on remaining 3 sites in progress.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/31/2019
2
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2021 (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 |
| Diamond Lake Whitebark Pine Planting 2019, Garwood Butte Site | Decision Signed Date: 07/01/2019 |
| Forests | Umpqua National Forest |
| Districts | Diamond Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 25 South Range 5 1/2 East, Section 27; Township 27S Range 5 1/2E, Sec. 11 and 12; Township 28S Range 5E, Sec. 9 and 10; Township 28S Range 4E, Sec. 12; Township 28S Range 5E, Sec. 7 |