Decision Memo Developing Proposal

Central Grassland Fuels Reduction Project

Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland Jefferson, Oregon Crooked River Natl Grassland

Developing project to reduce fuels in the Central area of the Crooked River National Grassland in response to the Wildfire Crisis Strategy (WCS). Work will primarily involve juniper thinning followed by piling/burning and native shrub planting.

Location

Westside of Highway 97. The project is dispersed between or borders Warm Springs Reservation, State, BLM and private lands.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/2025 (Estimated)
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsOchoco National Forest
DistrictsCrooked River Natl Grassland
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels management