Decision Memo Completed

Hwy 46 Fire Recovery Soils Rehabilitation

Willamette National Forest Marion, Oregon Detroit Ranger District

This project will mitigate soil resource damage from hazard tree operations from late 2020/early 2021 necessitated by the Lionshead Fire of September 2020. To reduce soil compaction, ground-based tracked equipment will be used to break up soil.

Location

The proposed subsoiling tracks are located along highway 46, within 1-2 miles north of Detroit City

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/17/2022
2
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (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; Road Improvements/Construction
Hwy 46 Fire Recovery Soils RehabilitationDecision Signed Date: 03/17/2025
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsDetroit Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9S R5-6E Sec 29-36
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Road management