Decision Memo Completed

Dispersed Site Closure Forest Order

Willamette National Forest Lane, Oregon Middle Fork Ranger District

There are several locations on the Forest that have been identified as having consistent issues with resource damage associated with dispersed camping. The intent of this project is to close dispersed sites in specific locations on the district.

Location

Highway 58, Forest Service Roads - 18, 19, 24, 1802, and 5875, Laduke Rd., Hampton Boat Launch, and Kokane Way.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/22/2023
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.
Dispersed Site Closure Forest OrderDecision Signed Date: 08/30/2023
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsMiddle Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management