Decision Memo Completed

2021 Precommercial Thinning & Conifer Release Project

Willamette National Forest Lane; Linn, Oregon McKenzie River Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
2021 Precommercial Thinning & Conifer Release ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/10/2021
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsMcKenzie River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.19S, R.05E, Sections 13, & 24; T.19S, R.06E, Sections 18, & 19; and T.13S, R.07E, Section 24
Vegetation management (other than forest products)