Decision Memo Completed

Timber Bench Seed Orchard MCH Application

Umpqua National Forest Douglas, Oregon Umpqua National Forest All Units

This project would reduce post-fire tree mortality of Douglas-fir seed trees in the Timber Bench Seed Orchard by applying the anti-aggregating bark beetle pheromone methylcyclohexenone (MCH) in the seed orchard to prevent insect damage.

Location

Site is accessed from Wright Creek Road about 10 miles from Highway 138 at 2600 feet on Road 4711-015.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/11/2021
2
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Timber Bench Seed Orchard MCH ApplicationDecision Signed Date: 03/18/2021
ForestsUmpqua National Forest
DistrictsNorth Umpqua Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 26S Range 10W Section 14, Willamette Meridian
Vegetation management (other than forest products)