Environmental Impact Statement Completed

Snow Basin Vegetation Management Project

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Baker, Oregon Whitman Ranger District

Analysis of vegetation and fuels management needs in the Little Eagle Creek, Eagle Creek Paddy and Middle Goose Creek subwatersheds. Forest Plan Amendments for Screens.

Location

The project area encompasses 3 subwatersheds in an area located north and northwest of Halfway and Richland Oregon.

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
12/03/2008
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
04/15/2011
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
03/30/2012
4
Decision
03/2012 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Plan Amendment; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
Snow Basin Vegetation Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/19/2012 Legal Notice Date: 03/30/2012
ForestsWallowa-Whitman National Forest
DistrictsWhitman Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 7S, R. 44E, all sections T. 8S, R.44 E, most sections
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management