Environmental Impact Statement Completed

Goose EIS 2015

Willamette National Forest Lane, Oregon McKenzie River Ranger District

The Goose Project proposes to commercially harvest and reduce fuels on approximately 2,452 acres on the Willamette National Forest near the community of McKenzie Bridge, Oregon.

Location

The Goose Project area is located on the McKenzie River Ranger District within the Upper McKenzie Watershed (5th field). It is located in the McKenzie Bridge Community.

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
04/30/2014
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
03/06/2015
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
08/11/2015
4
Objection Period Start
08/17/2015
5
Decision
02/2016 (Estimated)
6
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Goose EIS 2015Decision Signed Date: 02/02/2016
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsMcKenzie River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 16S R 5E Sec: 1-5, 9-16, 24. T 16S R 6E Sec: 3-11, 13-25. T 16S R 7E 18, 19, 30.
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels managementForest products