The purpose of the project is to enhance forage for Roosevelt elk and black-tailed deer to increase herd health and survival rates through improved nutrition. Browse cutback as well as the creation of early seral openings would be implemented.
Location
Across the McKenzie River Ranger District in both Lane and Linn Counties
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/01/2013
2
Comment Period
04/01/2013
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (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 | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements |
| Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Project 2013 | Decision Signed Date: 05/06/2013 Legal Notice Date: 05/13/2013 |
| Forests | Willamette National Forest |
| Districts | McKenzie River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T14S R7E Sec. 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, & 30; T15S R6E Sec. 24, 25, 26, 35, & 36; T15S R7E Sec. 17, 19, & 20; T16S R4E Sec. 13; T16S R5E Sec. 18 & 32 |