Use of prescribe fire (burning beneath trees) on approx. 3670 acres w/in Deer Management land allocation (MA7). Objectives are to reduce surface fuels and shrub densities beneath large, open-grown ponderosa pine canopies and to improve deer forage.
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
Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants; Vegetation management (other than forest products); Fuels management
Project Activity
Fuel treatments (non-activity fuels); Species habitat improvements
Project Status
Current Status
Analysis Completed
Project Milestones
All planning milestones have been completed.
Project Decision Information
Flattop Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
Decision Signed Date
2006-03-02
Last Updated: 6/06/2011