Environmental Assessment Completed

Tremble Aspen Restoration

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Baker, Oregon Whitman Ranger District

This project proposes to remove coniferous competition from approximately 120 acres of aspen stands identified across Pine and Eagle Creek watersheds. The project would include removal of overstory conifers over 21 inches in diameter (dbh).

Location

Thirty small aspen units across Pine District in both the Pine and Eagle Creek Watersheds.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/30/2006
2
Comment Period
04/30/2009
3
Decision
08/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Plan Amendment; Species Population Enhancements; Timber Sales (Green)
Tremble Aspen DNDecision Signed Date: 08/26/2010 Legal Notice Date: 10/18/2010
ForestsWallowa-Whitman National Forest
DistrictsWhitman Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)