Decision Memo On Hold

Virtual Cattle Fencing Project

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Jackson; Siskiyou, California; Oregon Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest All Units

Virtual fencing applies a new technology to keep cattle in authorized range allotment boundaries and outside sensitive or protected resource features such as streams. The proposed project is to introduce and use virtual fencing technology.

Location

Siskiyou Crest, towards Applegate Lake, and along Highway 140

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/17/2022
2
Decision
02/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
ForestsRogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
DistrictsSiskiyou Mountains Ranger District; High Cascades Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsGrazing managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementSpecial use management