The Forest Service proposes to thin overstocked plantation stands for optimal growth, stand health, late successional reserve characteristics, watershed quality, and to favor desired species such as pine and oak, along with native forbs and grasses
Location
This project is spread out throughout the Middle Fork Ranger District and can best be describes by viewing the map.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/06/2016
2
Decision
02/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Young Stand Density Management and Conifer Pruning | Decision Signed Date: 02/13/2017 |
| Forests | Willamette National Forest |
| Districts | Middle Fork - Inactive Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |