The purpose of this project is to improve forest conditions by reducing accumulated fuels on approximately 100 acres west of the Wapinitia subdivision. Work includes non-commercial hand-cutting trees 6-8 inches DBH. Access will use existing roads.
Location
Immediately adjacent to the Wapinitia subdivision, southeast of Government Camp and west of US Highway 26
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/05/2025
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Wapinitia Fuels Reduction | Decision Signed Date: 09/10/2025 |
| Forests | Mt. Hood National Forest |
| Districts | Zigzag Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |