Reforestation across approximately 2800 acres of lands that experienced high levels of tree mortality as a result of the 2016 Rail Fire. Activities include hand planting of native tree species utilizing seed sources collected from the local area.
Location
The project area is located on the Wallowa Whitman National Forest approximately 5 miles west of Unity, Oregon.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/07/2018
2
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Rail Reforestation Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/05/2018 |
| Forests | Wallowa-Whitman National Forest |
| Districts | Whitman Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 13S Range 35 ? E, Portions of Sections: 10 thru 14, 23 thru 26, 35 & 36 Township 13S Range 36E, Portions of Sections 18 thru 20, 29 thru 31 Township 14S Range 35 ?, E Portions of Section 1 Township 14S Range 36 E, Portions of Sections 4,5,8,9 |