Decision Memo Completed

Buckeye Thin

Willamette National Forest Lane, Oregon McKenzie River Ranger District

The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 69 acres located in two stands that are approximately 45 years old. Treatments would include 54 acres of commercial thinning, 6 acres of gaps, and 9 acres of skips.

Location

The proposed project areas are located off Forest Service roads 1510611 and 1510612.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/22/2022
2
Decision
02/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Green)
Buckeye ThinDecision Signed Date: 02/07/2023
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsMcKenzie River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT16S, R4E, Sections 1 & 2; Willamette Meridian, Lane County, OR
Forest productsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)