Decision Memo Completed

Himmelwright Fence

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Wallowa, Oregon Hells Canyon NRA

The purpose for the project is to move and reconstruct a fence to distribute cattle away from heritage resources and to decrease the effect of grazing on Jensen Spring.

Location

The proposed project is located in Wallowa County, Oregon in the Freeze Out Creek and Butte Creek Snake River sub basins. The project is located on summit ridge at the headwaters of Freeze Out Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/24/2019
2
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
Himmelwright FenceDecision Signed Date: 08/05/2019
ForestsWallowa-Whitman National Forest
DistrictsHells Canyon NRA
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 3 South, Range 3 West, near the boundary of sections 18 and 19,
Grazing management