The project proposed to commercially thin about 1200 acres of young second growth forests to enhance the growth and structural complexity of timber stands. Decision was withdrawn on August 12, 2011. New decision is expected in March 2012.
Location
the project area is bounded by Hall Ridge to the west, Detroit Lake to the south, the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area and Wilderness to the north and the French Creek Road (Road 2223) to the east.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/02/2009
2
Comment Period
01/11/2012
3
Decision
02/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact Margie Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/12/2011 (FS Withdrawn) Legal Notice Date: 05/17/2011 |
| Decision Notice and FONSI Margie Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/28/2012 Legal Notice Date: 03/05/2012 |
| Forests | Willamette National Forest |
| Districts | Detroit Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T9S, R5E, Sections 27-35 and T10S, R5E, Sections 2-5, 7-10 and 15-19. |