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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| 2012 Young Stand Density Management | Decision Signed Date: 05/30/2012 Legal Notice Date: 06/05/2012 |
| Forests | Willamette National Forest |
| Districts | Sweet Home Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | District Wide |