Decision Memo Completed

Chicken Creek Riparian Planting and Large Wood Placement

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Union, Oregon La Grande Ranger District

The project will include 2 miles of deciduous planting (48 acres). It would restore riparian habitat and decrease high water temperatures. Wood would be placed in 1 mile of stream.

Location

Chicken Creek in La Grande Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/11/2013
2
Decision
04/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Chicken Creek Large Woody Debris and Planting ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/18/2014
ForestsWallowa-Whitman National Forest
DistrictsLa Grande Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6S, R35.5E
Wildlife, fish, rare plants