Decision Memo Completed

Pickett Butte North

Umpqua National Forest Douglas, Oregon Tiller Ranger District

The Pickett Butte North project would improve the view of the surrounding area from the lookout and provide the lookout with defensible space for fire protection and resiliency by applying various treatments to 50 acres surrounding the lookout.

Location

Project occurs within the Lower Jackson HUC6. Access is via FSR 3113 to 3113-300 to Pickett Butte

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/01/2021
2
Decision
02/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(3); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Facility Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
Pickett Butte NorthDecision Signed Date: 02/15/2022
ForestsUmpqua National Forest
DistrictsTiller Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPickett Butte T 30S R 01W Sec 29 N 1/2 Willamette Meridian
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Facility managementForest products