Decision Memo Completed

Walton Ranch Bat House and Gate Installation

Willamette National Forest Linn, Oregon Sweet Home Ranger District

The project proposes to construct a new bat house at Walton Ranch to provide quality habitat and the ability to monitor bat populations for WNS. A new gate at the entrance would protect the sensitive area from illegal traffic.

Location

the legal description is T 13S, R 4E, Section 32. The project is located approximately

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/25/2021
2
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Walton Ranch Bat House and Gate InstallationDecision Signed Date: 08/04/2021
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsSweet Home Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe legal description is T 13S, R 4E, section 32. The project is located approximately 30 miles east of Sweet Home, OR.
Wildlife, fish, rare plants