A meadow will be maintained by cutting of conifers less than 10 inches dbh and prescribed fire 1-2 years after. 57 acres of meadow will be maintained with a potential of an additional 84 acres of understory prescibed fire in forested vegetation.
Location
Murphy meadow, Lane County, Oregon
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/24/2013
2
Comment Period
06/24/2013
3
Decision
08/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2013 (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 |
| Murphy Meadow Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/04/2013 Legal Notice Date: 08/12/2013 |
| Forests | Willamette National Forest |
| Districts | McKenzie River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T19S R5E SEC 23 & 24 |