Decision Memo Completed

Basin Thinning Project

Mt. Hood National Forest Clackamas, Oregon Zigzag Ranger District

The purpose of this project is to restore forest health and resiliency on 110 acres of selected plantations.

Location

Basin project is located in the Oak Grove Fork watershed. The project area is north of Timothy lake, along FS roads 5890, 5870, and 5860-221.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/16/2025
2
Comment Period
10/16/2025
3
Decision
01/2026 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion40 Cfr 1506.3(D)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Basin Thinning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/29/2026
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsZigzag Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)