Updating standards, guidelines, and other Forest Plan components for stewardship of the Siuslaw's four wilderness areas. Responding to changed conditions since Forest Plan approval, including designation of new wilderness in 2019.
Location
Located at four different locations across the Siuslaw National Forest. Devils Staircase is east of Reedsport, OR; Cummins and Rock Creek are south of Waldport, OR; Drift Creek is NE of Waldport, OR
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/2025 (Estimated)
2
Comment Period
12/2025 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
05/2026 (Estimated)
4
Decision
07/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
07/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 219 (2012) |
| Project Activity | Plan Creation/Revision; Plan Amendment; Special Area Management; Wilderness Management |
| Forests | Siuslaw National Forest |
| Districts | Siuslaw National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | See https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/siuslaw/specialplaces/?cid=fsbdev7_007160 for maps and use basemap of USA Topo Maps for Township, Range and Sections |