Decision Memo Completed

Hourglass Soil Rehabilitation

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

Restore user created routes by tree felling, decompacting soils, and installing berms. Actions would protect sites from illegal dumping and invasive species as well as enhance cultural resources, fish and wildlife habitat, and quiet recreation.

Location

Near NFS Road 7700.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/13/2020
2
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Hourglass Soil RehabilitationDecision Signed Date: 08/13/2020
ForestsWallowa-Whitman National Forest
DistrictsLa Grande Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5S R41E Sections 35 and 36. T5S R42E Sections 32 and 33. T6S R42E Sections 4, 5 and 6.
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants