Decision Memo Completed

Split Rail Insect and Disease Vegetation Management

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Baker, Oregon Whitman Ranger District

Removal of lodgepole pine within stands that are currently at the highest risk of increased beetle attack.

Location

T 14 S R 35 � E Approximately 5 miles west of Unity Oregon in Baker County

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/05/2017
2
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Salvage)
Split Rail Insect and Disease Vegetation ManagementDecision Signed Date: 08/22/2017
ForestsWallowa-Whitman National Forest
DistrictsWhitman Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)