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 Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Improvements/Construction |
| Hwy 46 Fire Recovery Soils Rehabilitation | Decision Signed Date: 03/17/2025 |
| Forests | Willamette National Forest |
| Districts | Detroit Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T9S R5-6E Sec 29-36 |