Decision Memo Completed

2012 Precommercial Thinning and Conifer Pruning

Willamette National Forest Lane; Linn, Oregon McKenzie River Ranger District

Approximately 350 acres of young conifer thinning to maintain and improve stand health and vigor. Conifer pruning of approximately 150 acres to improve wood quality.

Location

McKenzie River Ranger District, Lane and Linn counties, Oregon.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/01/2012
2
Comment Period
05/21/2012
3
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
2012 Precommercial Thinning and Conifer PruningDecision Signed Date: 07/25/2012
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsMcKenzie River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT14S R6E Sec.25; T15S R6E Sec.3, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21; T15S R7E Sec.9, 31, 32; T16S R7E Sec. 28, 29
Vegetation management (other than forest products)