Decision Memo Completed

2025 Cougar Peak Reforestation and Fuel Break Project

Fremont-Winema National Forest Lake, Oregon Fremont-Winema National Forest All Units

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 Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.3(11)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other; 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
2025 Cougar Peak Reforestation and Fuel Break ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/21/2025
ForestsFremont-Winema National Forest
DistrictsLakeview Ranger District; Paisley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management