Environmental Assessment Completed

Greenhorn Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Project

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Baker, Oregon Whitman Ranger District

Analysis of hazardous fuels and vegetation needs in proximity to private land and recreational structures in the historic Greenhorn mining district.

Location

Located north and west of the town of Unity at the boundary of the Wallowa-Whitman, Umatilla and Malheur Forests.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/05/2008
2
Objection Period Start
05/03/2010
3
Decision
06/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityHfra Title I: Wildland-Urban Interface
Notice and Comment Regulation218
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments
Greenhorn WUIDecision Signed Date: 06/15/2010 Legal Notice Date: 06/16/2010
ForestsWallowa-Whitman National Forest
DistrictsWhitman Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 10 South, Range 40 East
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management