The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to implement precommercial thinning (PCT) and conifer release on approximately 127 acres of young managed conifer stands. The thinning and release operation would be accomplished by using chainsaws.
Location
T.19S, R.05E, Sections 13, & 24; T.19S, R.06E, Sections 18, & 19; and T.13S, R.07E, Section 24, Willamette Meridian Lane & Linn County, OR
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/26/2021
2
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (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 |
| 2021 Precommercial Thinning & Conifer Release Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/10/2021 |
| Forests | Willamette National Forest |
| Districts | McKenzie River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T.19S, R.05E, Sections 13, & 24; T.19S, R.06E, Sections 18, & 19; and T.13S, R.07E, Section 24 |