Decision Memo Completed

Trail Bridge Blowdown Salvage

Willamette National Forest Linn, Oregon McKenzie River Ranger District

Salvage approximately 17 acres of wind throw timber downed during winter storms. The proposal would salvage about 200 mbf of saw logs and reduce fuel buildup. Trees with roots attached would be used as fish habitat.

Location

Upper McKenzie River Watershed, east of Trail Bridge Reservoir along Forest Road 2600612.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/10/2007
2
Comment Period
12/05/2007
3
Decision
01/2008 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2008 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Salvage); Watershed Improvements
Trail Bridge Blowdown Salvage ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/10/2008 Legal Notice Date: 01/15/2008
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsMcKenzie River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.15S, R.6E, Sec. 1; W.M.
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsForest products