The Ellis Project is being developed to improve wildlife habitat, restore resiliency against insect/disease and wildfire, protect values at risk, provide timber products, and enhance public and traditional land uses.
Location
Approximately 15 miles south east of Heppner and 7 miles west of Ukiah, Oregon. Within Upper Butter, Upper Willow,Rhea, Lower Camas, and Potamus Creek-North Fork John Day River 5th field watershed.
Project timeline
1
NOI in Federal Register
11/16/2018
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
03/04/2022
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
06/04/2025
4
Objection Period Start
06/04/2025
5
Decision
01/2026 (Estimated)
6
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Green) |
| Ellis Integrated Vegetation Project | Decision Signed Date: 01/23/2026 |
| Forests | Umatilla National Forest |
| Districts | Heppner Ranger District; North Fork John Day Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 4S, Range 28E, 29E, and 30E; Township 5S, Range 27E, 28E, 29E, and 30E; Township 6S, Range 2EE, 29E, and 30E; & Township 7S, Range 28E and 29E. Willamette meridian. |