Decision Memo Completed

Planting 2021 Fires

Willamette National Forest Lane, Oregon Middle Fork Ranger District

This project will plant or aerial seed native conifers, hardwoods, and/or shrubs in up to 2,400 acres within the 2021 Gales and Kwis Fires, which is 50% of the area that burned at moderate or high severity.

Location

This project will be located within the fire perimeters of the 2021 Gales and Kwis fires in the Fall Creek Watershed and the Salmon Creek Watershed.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/09/2022
2
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2022 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Planting 2021 Fires Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 09/23/2022
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsMiddle Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)