The project includes thinning of ~15,900 net acres of managed stands under 80 years of age to improve stand growth/vigor and to produce a sustainable supply of forest products, as well as maintain, store and/or decommission ~650 miles of roads.
Location
Located in the 123,000 acre Fall Creek 5th watershed, on the western edge of the Middle Fork Ranger District, Township 17-20 and Range 2 - 4E of the Willamette Meridian. https://arcg.is/0KHXCq
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/27/2017
2
Comment Period
12/24/2018
3
Objection Period Start
12/10/2020
4
Decision
04/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
12/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Lowell Country Project, Phase 1 | Decision Signed Date: 07/10/2019 |
| Lowell Country Project Phase 2 | Decision Signed Date: 04/14/2020 |
| Lowell Country Project Phase 3 | Decision Signed Date: 04/13/2021 |
| Forests | Willamette National Forest |
| Districts | Middle Fork Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |