Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Willamette National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Willamette National Forest, Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Willamette National Forest, McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Willamette National Forest, Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Willamette National Forest, Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
01/2013 |
Noel Schneeberger 610-557-4121 nschneeberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States.
Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/ |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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Land Management Planning Rule EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | Completed | Actual: 03/23/2012 | 08/2012 |
Brenda Halter-Glenn 202-260-9400 bhalterglenn@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule. | |||||
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Cascade Crossing Transmission Project EIS |
- Special use management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 06/01/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2013 |
Expected:11/2013 |
05/2014 |
Kristy Boscheinen 503-668-1645 kboscheinen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Portland General Electric is proposing to construct, maintain, and operate a 500 kv single- and double-circuit transmission line that would cross 25.7 miles of the Mt. Hood and Willamette National Forests.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32537 |
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| Location: UNIT - Clackamas River Ranger District, Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Clackamas, Marion. South end of MHNF and north end of Willamette NF. From Warm Springs Res. boundary to Detroit, then to west boundary of Willamette NF. | |||||
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Cougar Bluffs Land Exchange EA |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/20/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
06/2013 |
Scott Elefritz 541-957-3437 selefritz@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Exchange of 280 privately owned acres within the Cougar Bluffs Inventoried Roadless Area for an equal value of land within a 598 acre area administered by the U.S. Forest Service
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34644 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tiller Ranger District, North Umpqua Ranger District, Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Land to be aquired T26S, R1W, Sec. 11, 12; Land to be exchanged: T27S, R1W, Sec. 20; T27S, R2W, Sec. 10, 12, 22; T32S, R2W, Sec. 12; T20S, R3E, Sec. 35; Willamette Meridian. Cougar Bluffs Inventoried Roadless Area. | |||||
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Geotechnical Investigations CE for the Proposed Cascade Crossing Transmission Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/28/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
08/2012 |
Kristy Boscheinen 503-668-1645 kboscheinen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Geotechnical investigations on National Forest System lands for the proposed Cascade Crossing Transmission Project
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38826 |
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| Location: UNIT - Clackamas River Ranger District, Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Clackamas, Marion. Along the proposed route and alternatives on the Mt. Hood and Willamette National Forests. | |||||
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Willamette National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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2012 Bough Sales Project CE |
- Forest products | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Sue Crowder 503-854-4364 sjcrowder@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Bough harvest hand tools only on approx 600 acres of 15-35 year old conifer stands. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District, Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - T. 10 S., R. 6 E., Sec 33; T. 11 S., R. 5 E., Sec 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21 and 22; T. 11 S., R. 6 E., Sec 27, 33, 34. Willamette National forest Detroit Ranger District. | |||||
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Qwest Communication Permit Renewal CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/07/2005 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
09/2012 |
Shari Monson 541-782-5243 smonson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Qwest Corporation requests renewal of the permit for telephone trunk lines on the McKenzie River and Middle Fork Ranger Districts.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=13842 |
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| Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District, McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. Middle Fork RD: Hway 58 and turnklines in Oakridge and Westfir. McKenzie River RD: Hwy 126, Hwy 242, and FS Road 19. | |||||
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Willamette National Forest, Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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2013-2014 McCoy Motorized Recreation Area Improvements CE |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
Completed | Actual: 05/17/2012 | 04/2013 |
Bradford Peterson 503-854-3894 bcpeterson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project will include the expansion of the upper staging area, road brushing and striping, road access management, site preparation and installation of a vault toilet and picnic shelter.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38495 |
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| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - T. 9,10S; R. 6,7E; Multiple locations. McCoy OHV Area. | |||||
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Bachelor Bear Project EA |
- Forest products - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/22/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
06/2013 |
Lynise Medley 503-854-4228 lmedley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project is proposed to commercially thin about 1500 acres of young second growth forests to enhance the growth and structural complexity of timber stands and complete hazardous fuels reduction on 225 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33606 |
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| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - T9S, R6E, sec 33-36; T9S, R7E sec 31; T10S, R6E, sec 1-5, 7-11, 13-39, 33-36; T10S R7E sec 5-8, 18-20, 28-33; T11S R6E sec 1,2,4,11-13; T11S, R7E sec 3-10. the project area is bounded by Coopers Ridge to the west, Bachelor Mtn to the south, Boulder Ridge to the north and Hwy 22 to the east. | |||||
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Bingham Trail #3421 Realignment CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 05/17/2012 | 07/2013 |
Bradford Peterson 503-854-3894 bcpeterson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Santiam River Zone Trails program managers will be working with area specialists to plan a realignment route for the first 1/4 mile of the trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38988 |
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| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T11S R8E Sec 24. Bingham Trail # 3421. | |||||
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Buck Tule EA |
- Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/16/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected:05/2013 |
04/2014 |
Lynise Medley 503-854-4228 lmedley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Timber harvest is proposed in densely stocked second growth stands generally ranging in age from 40 to 150 years old, and includes stands within Riparian Reserves and approximately 40 acres in the Jefferson Late-Successional Reserve.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38487 |
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| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - T11S, R6E, Sections 13, 14, 22 - 28, 33-36 , T11S, R7E, Sections 16-21, 28-32, T12S, R6E, Sections 1-3, 12, 13, T12S, R7E, Sections 5-8, 17-20. The main portion of the project area is bounded by Fisher Point, Trappers Butte and Scar Mountain to the west, Parish Lake Road to the south, Buck Mountain and Coffin Mountain to the north and Highway. | |||||
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Camp Pioneer Special Use Permit Reissue CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 05/17/2012 | 12/2012 |
Penny Keen 503-854-4202 pkeen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissue special use permit for 20 years. No new ground disturbing activities planned. Administrative action.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38492 |
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| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T 12 S, R 7 E, sec 2. Camp Pioneer. | |||||
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City of Detroit Water System Update CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/03/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
12/2012 |
Penny Keen 503-854-4202 pkeen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Fence to be installed around water building on Breitenbush Rd. Install emergency drainline from water storage tank. Reissue special use permit. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - T10S, R5E, sec 1; T9S, R5E, sec 36. Breitenbush Rd. and City of Detroit. | |||||
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Detroit Lake Recreation Enchancement and Shoreline Restoration Design Project CE |
- Land management planning - Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Dani Pavoni 503-854-4208 dpavoni@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A conceptual design plan would be developed for Detroit Flats, Santiam Flats and Peity Island that incorporates resource restroation needs while enhancing recreation that benefits local tourism.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/willamette/detroitlake-project |
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| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Detroit Flats - T10S, R5E, Sec 1; Piety Island - T10S, R5E, Sec. 11; Santiam Flats - T10S, R6E, sec 17. All sites are adjacent to or within 2 miles of the City of Detroit Oregon at Detroit Lake. | |||||
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Detroit Lake State Park Improvements CE |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/04/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
12/2012 |
Penny Keen 503-854-4202 pkeen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has various projects planned the next three to five years. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. Detroit Lake State Park and Mongold Day Use Area. | |||||
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Hazard Tree Removal for Road Maintenance and Travel Safety and firewood creation CE |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/14/2011 |
Expected:06/2012 |
07/2012 |
Ross Scrocca 503-854-3895 rscrocca@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Manual removal of standing dead hazard trees within 150' of road prism along district roads for the purpose of road maintenance, travel safety and firewood creation. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. Detroit Ranger District, within 150' of road prism along open travel routes throughout the district. | |||||
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Kopetski and Little North Santiam Trail Bridge Planning and Recon CE |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
Completed | Actual: 05/17/2012 | 06/2012 |
Bradford Peterson 503-854-3894 bcpeterson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project will address trail bridge maintenance and replacements on the Little North Santiam River(LNS) Trail and will reroute the Kopetski Trail in the Opal Creek Scenic recreation Area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34347 |
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| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - T 8, R 4, sec 34; T 8 , R5, sec 28; T 8, R 5, sec 33. LNS trail, Little Cedar Ck. crossing. Kopetski Trail at Opal Crossing to east side of Opal Crk. | |||||
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Marion Creek Road Storage and Decommissioning Project EA |
- Land management planning - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/20/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2013 |
Expected:03/2013 |
06/2013 |
Darren Cross 503-854-4212 dmcross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The intent of the project is to reduce maintenance costs as budgets decline and hydrologically stabilize roads to reduce impacts to water quality within the Marion Creek Watershed. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. Roads in the Marion Creek 6th field watershed including portions of the 2257, 2255, and 2253 road systems. | |||||
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Marion Forks Fish Day Use Improvements EA |
- Recreation management - Special area management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/05/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
05/2013 |
Jonathan Meier 541-367-3557 jmeier02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project aims to make the Marion Forks Hatchery Day Use safer to enter by widening the entrance and adding new signing. There will be other improvements to the area, including converting the lower camping area to a day use area and nature trail
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37734 |
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| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T11S, R7E, Sec 22. Mile post 66 on Highway 22, Marion Forks, Oregon. | |||||
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McCoy Snow Shelter/OHV Staging Area Toilet Replacement CE |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
Completed | Actual: 04/16/2012 | 10/2012 |
Josh Weathers 503-854-3226 jweathers@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project will involve the replacement of the vault toilet at the McCoy Snow Shelter within the McCoy Motorized Recreation Area. The toilet will be single vault style. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - T: 10S, R:7E, Sec. 9. McCoy Shelter. | |||||
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North Santiam Sportsman’s Club Term Special Use Authorization Reissue CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
Completed | Actual: 05/17/2012 | 06/2012 |
Penny Keen 503-854-4202 pkeen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: North Santiam Sportsman’s Club requests a new 10-year Term Special use Authorization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39043 |
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| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Section 12, T.10S, R.5E, WM. Detroit Lake. | |||||
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Opal Lake Trail Reroute CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 05/17/2012 | 09/2012 |
Brandon Haraughty 503-854-4222 bharaughty@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Excessively steep routes and routes through swampy meadow area on trail length will be assessed and relocated. Trail reroute would be approximately 3/4 mile.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38497 |
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| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - T8S R5E Sec 17. Opal Lake Trail #3372. | |||||
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Precommercial Thinning, Tree Pruning, Post and Pole Removal CE |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Sue Crowder 503-854-4364 sjcrowder@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Precommercial Thinning, Tree Pruning, Post and Pole removal to occur on approx 5500 acres of 15 - 35 year old conifer stands. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. District Wide. | |||||
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Respect the River- Dispersed recreation Site Management and Education CE |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/11/2011 |
Expected:07/2012 |
09/2012 |
Darrin Neff 503-854-4219 daneff@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Treat approximately 20 dispersed recreation sites on French Creek and the South shore of Detroit Lake.
Web Link: http://fs.fed.us/rtr/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. French Creek and South shore Detroit Lake. | |||||
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STR8 Bough/Bear Grass Restoration Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2013 |
Expected:04/2013 | 06/2013 |
Sue Crowder 503-854-4364 sjcrowder@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Bough and Bear Grass Harvesting to occur on approx 70 acres of approx 30 year old conifer stands within the Upper North Santiam River Watershed. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T. 11 S., R. 6 E.; Sec 22, 26, 27, 34 and 35. Detroit RD on the Willamette NF, reforestation stands along Straight Ck Rd 22-11-875 and 22-2236-220 road. | |||||
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South Breitenbush Gorge Trail Stream crossing stabilization and South Breitenbush Trail rerouting CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 05/17/2012 | 09/2012 |
Brandon Haraughty 503-854-4222 bharaughty@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reroute and/or install creek and swamp crossings on South Breitenbush Gorge trail. Reroute a few segments less than 1/4 mile in length of the South Breitenbush trail and install drainage structures along the trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38496 |
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| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - T9S R7e Sec 21,26, 36 for 3366 Trail, T9S R8E Sec 36 for 3375 Trail. South Breitenbush Gorge trail #3366 and South Breitenbush Trail #3375 T9S R7e Sec 21,26, 36 for 3366 Trail. | |||||
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Special Forest Products Harvest and Removal CE |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Completed | Actual: 05/09/2012 | 06/2012 |
Sue Crowder 503-854-4364 sjcrowder@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal is for the harvest and collection of Special Forest Products for the uses of Floral/Landscaping products, Christmas Season products, Furniture/building products and edibles/medicinal.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37764 |
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| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. Project is located on the Detroit Ranger District, Willamette National Forest. Project areas are located throughout the District. | |||||
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Swallow Lake Trail #3488 Realignment CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 05/17/2012 | 07/2014 |
Bradford Peterson 503-854-3894 bcpeterson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Santiam River Zone Trails program managers will be working with area specialists to plan a realignment route for the ¾ mile section of the trail from Swallow Lake to the Meadow area just south of South Cinder Peak.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38989 |
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| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T11,12S R8E Secs. 5,6,31,32. Swallow Lake Trail # 3488. | |||||
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Tumble Creek Dispersed Camping Restriction CE |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 04/16/2012 | 05/2012 |
Josh Weathers 503-854-3226 jweathers@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Close and prohibit dispersed camping adjacent to Tumble Ridge Trailhead #3380 along Highway 22, and adjacent USFS and State Park administrative sites. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - TRS: T10S, R5E, Sec 10. Tumble Ridge Trailhead #3380 along Highway 22 and surrounding area. | |||||
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Various Special Use Permits CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 05/17/2012 | 06/2012 |
Penny Keen 503-854-4202 pkeen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Permits have expired and need to be reissued. These are all existing uses, no new ground disturbance. Private road use permits, boat docks, water lines, and stairs/pathways.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31660 |
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| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. Various locations on Detroit Ranger District. | |||||
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Woodpecker Post and Pole Restoration Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2013 |
Expected:05/2013 | 06/2013 |
Ken Loree 541-367-9239 kloree@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Post and Pole removal to occur on approx 70 acres of 30 year old conifer stands within the Upper North Santiam River Watershed. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T. 10 S., R. 7 E.; Sec 27 and 28. Detroit Ranger District on the Willamette NF along Woodpecker Rd 22-040-510 and 045. | |||||
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Willamette National Forest, McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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2012 Precommercial Thinning and Conifer Pruning CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/01/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
06/2012 |
Kevin Moran 541-822-7255 kmoran@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Approximately 350 acres of young conifer thinning to maintain and improve stand health and vigor.
Conifer pruning of approximately 150 acres to improve wood quality.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37799 |
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| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - T14S R6E Sec.25; T15S R6E Sec.3, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21; T15S R7E Sec.9, 31, 32; T16S R7E Sec. 28, 29. McKenzie River Ranger District, Lane and Linn counties, Oregon. | |||||
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2012 Special Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Projects CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 08/2012 |
Penny Harris 541-822-7265 pjharris@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project combines 7 special habitat areas (totaling 49 acres) that are proposed to maintain and restore early seral vegetation conditions, which includes 4 meadows, a stand dominated by shrubs and hardwood, an orchard and an oak savannah. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - T16S, R7E, Section 32; T16S, R4E, Section 23; T15S, R6E, Section 4&5. T16S, R7E, Section 32; T16S, R4E, Section 23; T15S, R6E, Section 4&5. | |||||
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2012 Wildlife Tree, Down Wood, and Cavity Creation on McKenzie River Ranger District CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 | 07/2012 |
Penny Harris 541-822-7265 pjharris@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Wildlife Tree Creation on 861 trees within 14 stands; fall 321 trees for down wood within 4 stands. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - T14S,R7E, Section 18; T15S,R7E, Sections 7,18,22,28,32; T15S,R6E, Sections 25,36; T16S,R7E, Section 2,5,6,13; T16S,R6E, Sections 21,23,35,36; T19S,R5.5E, Sections 7,18,19. T14S,R7E, Section 18; T15S,R7E, Sections 7,18,22,28,32; T15S,R6E, Sections 25,36; T16S,R7E, Section 2,5,6,13; T16S,R6E, Sections 21,23,35,36; T19S,R5.5E, Sections 7,18,19. | |||||
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Big Hoodoo Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/11/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
06/2012 |
Kevin Moran 541-822-7255 kmoran@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose of this project is to improve forest conditions and reduce hazardous fuels in the Hoodoo/Big Lake area by salvaging dead lodgepole pine and commercially thinning on approx. 2,180 acres in the Santiam Pass area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36179 |
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| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T13S R7E Sec.’s 24,25, 36; T13S R7.5E Sec.’s 21-28, 33-36; T14S R7E Sec. 1; T14S R7.5E Sec.’s 1-4, 9-11. Santiam Pass area south of Hwy 20, in and around Hoodoo Ski Area and Big Lake. | |||||
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Big Lake Youth Camp Master Plan EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/03/2004 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
06/2012 |
Sandra Ratliff 541-822-7238 sratliff@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The McKenzie River RD and the Big Lake Youth Camp Cooperator proposes to develop and approve a long-term master plan. The proposal includes a permit boundary expansion which requires a non-significant amendment to the Willamette Forest Plan.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=10960 |
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| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T14S, R7E, Sec. 11;W.M. Big Lake Youth Camp, located south of U.S. Highway 20 on Big Lake Road, in the Santiam Pass area. | |||||
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Blue River Schools Fuels Reduction EA |
- Forest products - Fuels management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Brenda Hallmark 541-822-7244 bhallmark@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Fire management is proposing wildland/urban interface (WUI) hazardous fuels reduction on approximately 100 acres of USFS lands adjacent to private property behind McKenzie Schools in Blue River, OR. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S R4E, Sec. 19, 20, and 30. Land adjacent to private property behind McKenzie Schools in Blue River, OR. | |||||
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Blue River Upper Compound Administrative Site Disposal EA |
- Facility management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 08/2012 |
Shane Kamrath 541-822-7233 skamrath@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The sale of the site which consists of six structures, a paved road, gravel driveways and roads, paved and graveled parking and loading areas, a rock quarry, and timber/vegetation areas. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Section 21; T16S, R4E; W.M. Lane County. Forest road 2620-130. | |||||
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Cabin Improvements, Hoodoo, Lot #4 CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Denise Mercer 541-822-7209 dmercer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improvements to the cabin include the replacement/repair of foundation, addition to existing cabin, building a new storage shed, repair or replacement of out-house, adding a new deck with steps, replace roof and other minor improvements. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Hoodoo Recreation Residence Tract, Lot #4 on FR 2690. T. 13 S., R. 7 ½ E., Sec. 26 W.M. | |||||
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Castle Project CE |
- Forest products |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/24/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
02/2013 |
Shadie Nimer 541-822-7271 snimer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To commercially thin three stands; 30, 16, and 10 acres. These stands are second growth with an average age of 40 years. The project will be harvested with ground base and skyline equipment using existing skid roads as much as possible.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38293 |
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| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Section 28 and 29; T16S, R5E; W.M. Lane Co. Located on Forest road 2639480 just past the private land. | |||||
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Clear Lake WUI Fuels Reduction CE |
- Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
07/2012 |
Mei Lantz 541-822-7250 mlantz@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A 110 acre Wildland/Urban Interface (WUI) fuels reduction is proposed between Clear Lake and Hwy 126. Trees and brush ≤7” dbh will be thinned to enhance defensible space around the resort, facility out-buildings, and access roads. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T14S R7E Sec 8; W.M. Between Clear Lake and Hwy 126. | |||||
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Delta A Septic System Installations CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 06/06/2012 | 08/2012 |
Denise Mercer 541-822-7209 dmercer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This proposal would replace outhouses on three lots with Lane County approved septic systems.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38432 |
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| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R5E, Section 16; W.M., Lane County. Delta A Recreation Residence Tract Lots located at 55381 Delta Rd (lot #36), 55328 Delta Rd (lot#58), and 55314 Delta Rd (lot #57). | |||||
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Dulce CE |
- Forest products - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/04/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
09/2012 |
Shadie Nimer 541-822-7271 snimer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To commercially thin approximately 40 acres in a 50-year old stand using ground base equipment
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37388 |
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| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Section 12; T15S, R6E; and Section 7; T15S, R7E; W.M. Linn Co. Located on Forest roads 2600722 and 2600720. | |||||
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East Fork Bridge Project CE |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 06/06/2012 | 07/2012 |
Edward Cross 541-822-7231 etcross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project will replace, in-kind, a bridge on the East Fork Trail (Tr. No. 3308) at mile post 1.15. The original bridge is still in place, but inspections show that it needs replacement. This project will use the same base platform in replacement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38435 |
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| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T17S, R5E, Section 10; NE quadrant. East Fork Trail (Tr. No. 3308) mile post .17. | |||||
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H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 05/25/2012 | 07/2012 |
Cheryl Friesen 541-822-7226 cfriesen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construction of a 2200 square foot LEEDS certified residential building.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39098 |
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| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S. R5E.,Section 6. H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest Compound. | |||||
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Kafka Resource Thin CE |
- Forest products |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/29/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
10/2012 |
Burtchell Thomas 541-822-7258 bthomas03@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To commercially thin three second growth stands in the upper McKenzie watershed. Project will be harvested with ground based equipment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38417 |
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| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Section 8, 17,18; T15S, R7E; W.M. Linn County. Forest roads 2657-840 on the McKenzie River Ranger District. | |||||
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Lane Electric Coop 2013 Improvements CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/13/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
08/2012 |
Denise Mercer 541-822-7209 dmercer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project is for the replacement of existing overhead distribution lines and improvements in the existing system. There are two areas to be upgraded, 1) Lower Delta and 2) McKenzie Hwy from Horse Creek to the McKenzie River Ranger Station. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R6E., Sec 13-18, 21-24 and T16S. R5E., Sec 13, 14, 23, 24. Lower Delta and McKenzie Hwy from Horse Creek to the McKenzie River Ranger Station. | |||||
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McKenzie River Front Country Trail Sign Project CE |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 06/06/2012 | 06/2012 |
Edward Cross 541-822-7231 etcross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project will replace, in-kind, the directional trail signs on several non-wilderness trails. Signs will be installed on the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, Olallie Trail, Castle Rock Trail, O'Leary Trail, and Echo Trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38434 |
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| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T13S, R7E, & T14S, R7E, & T17S, R6.5E, & T16S, R6E. McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, Olallie Trail, Castle Rock Trail, O'Leary Trail, Echo Trail. | |||||
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OR Route 242 Lane Electric Coop Reconstruction CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/17/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
10/2012 |
Denise Mercer 541-822-7209 dmercer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project is for the replacement of existing underground electric distribution lines running from the intersection of Oregon Route 242 and Yale Lane to FR 240. These improvements would be completed over a 1-5 year period. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R6E, Sec 14, 15, 24 and T16S, R7E Sec 19, 20, 21. Oregon Route 242 and Yale Lane to FR 240. | |||||
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Obsidian Safety Project CE |
- Forest products - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/24/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
09/2012 |
Shadie Nimer 541-822-7271 snimer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To remove dead and dying trees for submerchantable material (firewood) from the Obsidian trailhead parking area. The proposed area for treatment is 22 acres and the conifers to be removed average in age from 40 to 80 years. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Section 5; T16S, R7E; W.M. Lane Co. All of the dead and dying trees designated for removal are within 150 feet of Forest roads 242-250 and 242-251. | |||||
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Olallie Creek Passage Improvement And Gravel Augmentation CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Ray Rivera 541-822-7208 rrivera@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal is to add small boulders to the channel downstream of the passage culvert to modify flow patterns in order to improve bull trout passage. It is located at the stream crossing of Olallie Creek and Highway 126. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T15S R6E, Sec. 13. At the stream crossing of Olallie Creek and Highway 126. | |||||
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Olallie Reroute CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 09/2012 |
Edward Cross 541-822-7231 etcross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This scoping initiates a project to reroute a 1/2 mile of the Olallie trail. This work would require removing trees <12 inches from the 96 inch wide trail prism and ground disturbance 22' wide to build the tread.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38436 |
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| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T17S, R6E, Section 9, W.M. Olallie Trail (Tr. No. 3529) near O'Leary Mountain. | |||||
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Patjens Reroute CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/23/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
07/2012 |
Edward Cross 541-822-7231 etcross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To reroute approximately 3 miles of Patjens trail. This would require cutting trees (<12") in the proposed trail prism (96" wide) and disturbing the ground via tread construction (18-22" wide).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38437 |
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| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T14S, R7.5E, Sections 9 and 16. Patjens Trail (Tr. No. 3395) near Patjens Lake. | |||||
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Ray Benson Parking Lot Clearing CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/12/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
10/2012 |
Edward Cross 541-822-7231 etcross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project would brush back small trees growing within 10 feet of the road via a mechanical brushing tractor with arm. Trees smaller than 10 inches would be cleared back 10 feet. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T13S, R7.5E, Section 35, North East Quadrant. Ray Benson Sno-park Parking Lot. | |||||
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Rd. 19 DTR (Danger Tree Removal) CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 09/2012 |
Denise Mercer 541-822-7271 snimer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To remove approximately 120 danger trees located in a fourteen mile segment adjacent to Forest road 19. The trees are dead and dying and have a failure zone that would impact Forest road 19. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T17S R5E Sec. 33; T18S R5E Sec. 3-4,10,11,14,23,25-26,31-33,36; T19S R5E Sec. 1-2,12-13. Project starts at the 11.0 mile point (French Pete Campground) to the District Boundary located at the 25 mile point on Forest road 19. | |||||
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Road 15 Emergency Repair –MP 2.2 CE |
- Road management | Completed | Actual: 03/16/2012 | 03/2012 |
Curt Gerritsen 541-822-7201 cagerritsen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Stabilize temporary emergency road access on Road 15, which suffered a road fill failure which eliminated a 180 foot long segment. This will be followed by a permanent reconstruction of the road fill with a rock embankment (buttress). | |||||
| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T 16 S, R 4 E, SEC 7. Forest Service Road 15, milepost 2.2. | |||||
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Sawyer Bar Reroute CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/23/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
07/2012 |
Edward Cross 541-822-7231 etcross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To reroute approximately 1.5 miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail near Sawyer Bar in the Three Sisters Wilderness. This work will be done with traditional tools, and will utilize trail crews, youth crews, and volunteers.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38440 |
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| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T16S, R8.5E, Section 18. Pacific Crest Trail (Tr. No. 2000) Near Sawyer Bar. | |||||
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Summer Home Improvements, Delta A Lot #32 CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 02/22/2012 | 06/2012 |
Denise Mercer 541-822-7224 dmercer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Remove a small storage shed and build a new storage shed not-to-exceed 130 square feet. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T 16S, R 5E, Sec 16 W.M. 55351 Delta Rd, McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413. | |||||
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Upper McKenzie Lane Electric Power Improvements 2012 CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 06/06/2012 | 08/2012 |
Denise Mercer 541-822-7209 dmercer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project is for the maintenance, construction & operation of electric distribution lines running within the administrative sites of Horse Creek.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36175 |
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| Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Horse Creek T16S, R5E Sec. 13 and 14, W.M. Along Administrative Sites on Horse Creek Road. | |||||
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Willamette National Forest, Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Calapooya Meadow Restoration II CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 09/2012 |
Molly Juillerat 541-782-5350 mjuillerat@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Restore and make meadows on the Calapooya Divide more resistant to fire and climate change. Includes whipfelling trees 10" diameter and less, removing invasive plants, prescribed fire, and placing boulders or fencing to restrict off-road access.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36215 |
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| Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. Upper Middle Fork Willamette River Watershed meadows (exact locations to be identified). | |||||
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District Stand Density Management and Conifer Pruning CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/13/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
07/2012 |
Ray Holk 541-782-5354 rholk@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Stand density management and conifer pruning in on about 5,700 acres of young plantations across the district. In the Staley Cr. area, thinning will occur through riparian reserves.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36232 |
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| Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. Young plantations district-wide. | |||||
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Flat Creek Building Disposition Project EA |
- Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/30/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
11/2012 |
Kenneth Barbee 541-782-5233 kbarbee02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: There are 3 Houses and 2 garages at the Flat Creek Work Center in Oakridge that are no longer habitable, are in disrepair, and will either be demolished or allowed to be used under special use permit. The buildings are eligible for the NRHP.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36953 |
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| Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T21S, R3E, Section 14. Flat Creek Work Center, 1.5 miles east of Oakridge. | |||||
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Flat Creek Trail Extension( "B" section) CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 10/2012 |
Brian McGinley 541-367-9234 bmcginley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: G.O.A.T.S. is requesting approval/permission with NEPA analysis, to extend the Flat Creek Trail from its current north terminus on the west side of Dead Mtn, eastward to the communication site, a distance of about 9000 feet.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38479 |
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| Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T 21 S., R 3 E., Sec. 1 and 2 ; T. 20 S., R 3 E., Sec. 35 and 36. West side of Dead Mountain, terminating at communications site near top of mountain. | |||||
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GOATS Ride Center CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/09/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
07/2012 |
Brian McGinley 541-782-5210 bmcginley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Greater Oakridge Area Trail Stewards (GOATS) has secured federal funding to implement projects to promote mountain biking in and around Oakridge/Westfir. Projects include: trail extension, trail maintenance, and install information kiosk.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35210 |
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| Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. Various locations in and around Oakridge. Some sites are on City of Oakridge property and some are on National Forest. | |||||
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Jobs in Priority Watersheds - Respect the River Phase 2 CE |
- Recreation management - Watershed management |
Completed | Actual: 05/24/2012 | 06/2012 |
Lisa Kurian 541-782-5312 lkurian@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Second phase of planning for the Respect the River program on the district, located along the Upper Middle Fork Willamette River and Staley Creek. The project will minimize resource impacts at dispersed campsites and improve riparian health.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36277 |
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| Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. Upper Middle Fork Willamette River corridor (upstream of Coal Creek and Middle Fork confluence) and Staley Creek. | |||||
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Lane Electric Black Canyon Campground Powerline Replacement CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 |
Expected:03/2012 | 04/2012 |
Shari Monson 541-225-6424 smonson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Lane Electric requests approval to replace an 800 foot section of powerline at Black Canyon Campground, parallel to Hwy 58. Project is expected to take one week to complete. Replacement of powerline will follow the original trenced line.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38542 |
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| Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T 20 S ., R.2E., NW 1/4 Section 27. Parallel to HWY 58 near Black Canyon. | |||||
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North Fork Salvage CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Forest products |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 10/2012 |
David Haupt 541-782-5344 dhaupt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project consists of salvaging down trees along Road 19 and Road 5826. The Rd. 19 (<1 ac.) salvage consists of removing decked logs and downed trees from a landslide. The Rd. 5826 salvage (5 ac.) consists of bucking and removing blown down trees.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39542 |
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| Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T20S, R2E, Section 25 and T19S, R5E, Section 29. The north (uphill) side of Rd. 19, approximately 0.25 mile west of Rd. 1939. Trees would be yarded to both Rd. 5826 and Rd. 5821 on both sides of the railroad. | |||||
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Pine/grass Plantation Habitat Management Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/01/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 |
01/2013 |
Dick Davis 541-782-5256 ddavis01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Precommercial Thinning, brush cutting, under burning, pruning, snag creation, seeding, and noxious weed abatement within the mixed conifer forest type to maintain and restore oak woodland and savanna habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38478 |
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| Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Townships 22, 23 and 24 South, Ranges 3 and 4 East, of the Willamette Meridian. Within the mixed conifer forest type that occurs in the Hills Creek Reservoir and Upper Middle Fork 5th Field watersheds. | |||||
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Pioneer Gulch Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/25/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
10/2014 |
Eric Ornberg 541-782-5217 eornberg@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project proposes timber harvest on about 940 acres yielding about 12.7 mmbf. The project includes road maintenance and closures, big game forage enhancements activities, non-harvest fuel treatments, and fish habitat improvements.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=25157 |
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| Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T24S, R5E, Sections 1-36, T25S, R5E Sections 1-16, T25S, R5 1/2E Sections 4-11 and 13-23. Pioneer Gulch and Paddy's Valley in the Upper Middle Fork of the Willamette River watershed. | |||||
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Salt-Salmon Fuels Treatment Project CE |
- Fuels management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Jose Mercado 541-782-5259 jemercado@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Understory fuel break adjacent to Roads 5871 and 2404. Treatments will include commercial harvest of conifers >7" where economically viable, whip felling conifers < 7", pruning, and pile burning within 600 ft on both sides of the road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29854 |
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| Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. Five miles east of Oakridge along the 5871 and 2404 road corridor from Salt Cr. to Salmon Cr. | |||||
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Willamette Fish Hatchery Special Use Permit Renewal CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/15/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
07/2013 |
Shari Monson 541-225-6424 smonson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Temporary Permit Renewal for existing facilities at the Willamette Fish Hatchery.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39538 |
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| Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - SE 1/4 NW 1/4, S 1/2 NE 1/4, NE 1/4 SW 1/4, NW 1/4 SW 1/4, Sec. 15, T 21 S. W.M. Willamette Fish Hatchery, Oakridge, Oregon. | |||||
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Willamette National Forest, Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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2012 Bough Sale Project CE |
- Forest products |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/12/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
10/2012 |
Lindsay Anderson 541-367-3485 landerson02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Harvest boughs on approximately 600 acres of 10-30 year old conifer stands, using hand tools.
Remove up to 1/2 the length of the branch on 1/2 the height of the tree. This project may be split into two or more bough sales.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36922 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T13S, R6E, Sec. 25 and 36; T14S, R5E, Sec. 17; T14S, R6E, Sec. 1, 2, 11, 12,14-16, 21 and 23. South Santiam and Upper McKenzie watersheds. | |||||
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2012 Sweet Home Young Stand Density Management CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | Completed | Actual: 05/30/2012 | 07/2012 |
Lindsay Anderson 541-367-3485 landerson02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reduce stocking on 6000 acres of 10-30 year-old managed stands to improve growth, forest health; long-term fuel loads, improve huckleberry habitat and provide wildlife forage/habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36923 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - District Wide. South, Middle and Upper North Santiams, Upper McKenzie, Blowout, Thomas, Wiley, Calapooia and Quartzville watersheds. | |||||
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Browder Ridge Trail and Trailhead Relocation CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/05/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
08/2012 |
Jonathan Meier 541-367-3557 jmeier02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A trailhead/parking area accommodating 3-5 cars is proposed near jct. of road 15 and 080. A new trail (<1 mi.) would be built to link parking area to existing trail. The trailhead sign board would be moved to trailhead and road 080 would be gated. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T14S R6E Sec 7 NE NE. Upper MeKenzie Watershed-Old spur road on 15 road just before the junction with 080. | |||||
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Canyon Creek Large Wood Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
Completed | Actual: 05/25/2012 | 09/2012 |
Lance Gatchell 541-367-3628 lgatchell@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Place large wood in Canyon Creek and tributaries (primarily by helicopter) to improve juvenile steelhead rearing and foraging habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37807 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T14S, R4E, Section 20. Canyon Creek near the confluence with Owl Creek in the South Santiam watershed. | |||||
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Hazard Tree Removal for Road Maintenance and Travel Safety and Firewood Creation CE |
- Forest products - Fuels management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Lindsay Anderson 541-367-3485 landerson02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Manual removal of standing dead hazard trees within 150' of road prism along designated roads throughout district with restrictions in LSR, Wilderness and Sensitive Speices Habitat for the purpose of road mtce., travel safety and firewood creation | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - District-wide. Sweet Home Ranger District, Within 150’ of road prism along open travel routes throughout the district. | |||||
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Lodgepole Flats Forest Plan Amendment #54 EA |
- Land management planning | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Tiffany Young 928-368-5111 tayoung@fs.fed.us |
| Description: (Minor revision to name of project). The project proposes to change the north section of Park Creek Semi-primitive Nonmotorized Dispersed Recreation Management Area to a Special Habitat Management Area. This is a Forest Plan revision.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34422 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T 13S, R 7 E, Sections 5-8. Upper McKenzie Watershed. | |||||
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Menagerie Seasonal Closure Boundary Change for Species Protection CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 08/2012 |
Jeremy Marshall 541-367-3540 jmarshall02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposed change to existing seasonal closure boundary to provide species protection during the critical nesting and fledging period.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38620 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T13S, R4E, Sections. 14, 15, 22 and 23. Menagerie Wilderness. | |||||
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Smith Prairie Meadow Maintenance CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/05/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
07/2012 |
Tiffany Young 928-368-5111 tayoung@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Enhance and maintain meadow complex by reducing encroachment of conifers (remove saplings under 4 inches), seed collection, girdling 1-2 trees/acre under 12 inches DBH and falling 1 tree/acre for down wood. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T14S, R6E, section 1; T14S, R7E, section 6, Willamette Meridian. Smith Prairie in the Upper McKenzie watershed. | |||||
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Sweet Home Scenic Byway Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project CE |
- Recreation management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Nanci Curtis 541-367-3285 ncurtis@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Fuels reduction within 150-200 ft of Highway 20 between MP 65 (roughly Tombstone Pass) and MP 69 (Hacklemanm Ck Rd. turnoff). Treatments intermittent where needed. Thin trees less than 7" DBH, pruning, hand piling prune, burn, chip, whip felling | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T13S, R6E, Sections 31-34. Along highway 20 corridor starting at mile post 65 (Tombstone Pass) heading east to milepost 69 (Hackleman Creek). | |||||
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Toll Joe EA |
- Forest products - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/08/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
10/2013 |
Anita Leach 541-367-3538 agleach@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Accelerate development of structural complexity in the LSR and strategically manage hazardous fuels along Highway 20. Improve health, vigor and contribute wood products in matrix. 880 ac. 36-79yr.old stands, 150 acres of 80-105 yr. old stands
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36918 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T13S, R4E, Sec. 36; T13S, R5E, Sec. 26, 28, 31-36; T13S, R6E, Sec.31; T14S, R4E, Sec. 1, 12 and 13; T14S, R5E, Sec. 1-24, 27-29; and T14S, R6E, Sec. 6,7,8,17 and 18. South Santiam watershed. | |||||
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Trout Creek Well CE |
- Recreation management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Jonathan Meier 541-367-3557 jmeier02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Install new well and decommission existing well in Trout Creek Campground. Well installation will require clearing small trees/brush, leveling area and installing a concrete pad with an ADA accessible well. Also install path from the road to well. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T 13S, R 4 E, Section 32. Trout Creek Campground in South Santiam Watershed. | |||||
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