Decision Memo Completed

2022 Precommercial Thinning & Conifer Release Project

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

To pre-commercially thin (PCT) and conifer release approximately 4,222 acres of young managed conifer stands. The thinning and release operation would be accomplished using chainsaws and all associated actions will be performed on foot.

Location

McKenzie River Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/11/2022
2
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (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
2022 Precommercial Thinning & Conifer Release ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/12/2022
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsMcKenzie River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.13S-T.20S., R.03 E.-R08E, All Sections, Willamette Meridian
Vegetation management (other than forest products)