Decision Memo Completed

2012 Sweet Home Young Stand Density Management

Willamette National Forest Linn, Oregon Sweet Home Ranger District

Reduce stocking on 6000 acres of 10-30 year-old managed stands to improve growth, forest health; long-term fuel loads, improve huckleberry habitat and provide wildlife forage/habitat.

Location

South, Middle and Upper North Santiams, Upper McKenzie, Blowout, Thomas, Wiley, Calapooia and Quartzville watersheds.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/12/2012
2
Comment Period
04/23/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
2012 Young Stand Density ManagementDecision Signed Date: 05/30/2012 Legal Notice Date: 06/05/2012
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsSweet Home Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionDistrict Wide
Vegetation management (other than forest products)