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Pine Mountain Sage Grouse Habitat Enhancement Project

Falling of encroaching conifers 14 in. dbh & smaller on historic xeric shrublands utilized by the greater sage-gouse between FR 23 & the forest boundary on & around Pine Mtn. Includes construction of 4 guzzlers or water catchment structures.

Project Information

Expected Analysis Type
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion
Timber stand and/or wildlife habitat improvement activities which do not include the use of herbicides or do not require more than one mile of low standard road construction (Service Level D, FSH 7709.56)

Special Authority
Not applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District

Notice and Comment Regulation
215

Project Purpose
Vegetation management (other than forest products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

Project Activity
Forest vegetation improvements; Species habitat improvements

Project Status

Current Status
Analysis Completed

Project Milestones

All planning milestones have been completed.

Project Decision Information

Pine Mountain Sage Grouse Habitat Enhancement Project

Decision Signed Date
2008-09-04

Last Updated: 6/06/2011