Whitebark pine is listed as threatened due to white pine blister rust, mountain pine beetle, fire suppression, and climate change. This project would plant approximately 500 Whitebark pine seedlings on 30 acres in the Fuji Mountain area.
Location
Approximately 16 miles east of Oakridge, OR near Fuji Mountain.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/24/2019
2
Decision
06/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Whitebark Pine Planting | Decision Signed Date: 06/10/2022 |
| Forests | Willamette National Forest |
| Districts | Middle Fork Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | is 22S 5 1/2 E Sec 14 |