Decision Memo Completed

2022 Umpqua Replant Project

Umpqua National Forest Douglas, Oregon Umpqua National Forest All Units

The project would reforest approximately 35,669 acres of Umpqua National Forest land within 2017-2022 fire perimeters. Activities to reduce competition and browsing would also be implemented to ensure healthy forest reestablishment.

Location

Throughout the Umpqua National Forest within 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2022 fire perimeters. Additionally, three whitebark pine planting units on the far eastern side of the Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/09/2022
2
Decision
01/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
2022 Umpqua Replant ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/05/2023
ForestsUmpqua National Forest
DistrictsUmpqua National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Climate change adaptationVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management