Decision Memo Completed

Cascade Thin

Willamette National Forest Lane, Oregon McKenzie River Ranger District

The purpose of this thinning project, in two previously managed stands, is to create high quality elk forage in the short term, while encouraging the development of elk optimal cover in the long term.

Location

North of Forest Road 19 between Forest Roads 428 and 429.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/17/2009
2
Decision
01/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Cascade ThinDecision Signed Date: 01/05/2010
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsMcKenzie River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 18 South, Range 6 East, Section 32
Forest productsWildlife, fish, rare plants