Decision Memo Completed

2012 Bough Sale Project

Willamette National Forest Linn, Oregon Sweet Home Ranger District

Harvest boughs on approximately 600 acres of 10-30 year old conifer stands, using hand tools. Remove up to 1/2 the length of the branch on 1/2 the height of the tree. This project may be split into two or more bough sales.

Location

South Santiam and Upper McKenzie watersheds

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/12/2012
2
Comment Period
04/23/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Products Sales
2012 Bough Sales ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/29/2012 Legal Notice Date: 06/05/2012
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsSweet Home Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT13S, R6E, Sec. 25 and 36; T14S, R5E, Sec. 17; T14S, R6E, Sec. 1, 2, 11, 12,14-16, 21 and 23
Forest products