Site preparation and planting of native trees on approximately 17,000 acres in the Cougar Peak Fire footprint. Creating and maintaining linear fuel breaks by reducing vegetation and down woody debris adjacent to roads in the project area.
Location
This project is located on the Lakeview and Paisley Ranger Districts of the Fremont-Winema National Forest.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/24/2025
2
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.3(11) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other; 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| 2025 Cougar Peak Reforestation and Fuel Break Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/21/2025 |
| Forests | Fremont-Winema National Forest |
| Districts | Lakeview Ranger District; Paisley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |