Decision Memo Completed

2017-2018 North Santiam Subsoiling

Willamette National Forest Linn; Marion, Oregon Detroit Ranger District

This project proposes to improve soil productivity and infiltration and would increase vegetative ground cover on soils compacted by legacy ground-based harvesting in three timber sale areas in the North Santiam Watershed.

Location

JoJo Thin Units 33a, 35, 35b, 35h, 35j & 46: T.10S., R.07E, Sec. 30, 33, Sand Thin Unit T.11S., R.07E, Sec. 30, Downing ReOffer Units 2 & 41 T.11S., R.07E, Sec. 33

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/30/2017
2
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
2018 North Santiam SubsoilingDecision Signed Date: 10/10/2018
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsDetroit Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed management