Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2021 to 06/30/2021 Willamette National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Projects Occurring Nationwide Gypsy Moth Management in the - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 11/28/2012 01/2013 Susan Ellsworth United States: A Cooperative (other than forest products) 775-355-5313 Approach [email protected]. EIS us *UPDATED* 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/ Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Nationwide. Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:12/2021 12/2021 Sarah Shoemaker 228, subpart A. Orders NOI in Federal Register 907-586-7886 EIS 09/13/2018 [email protected] d.us *UPDATED* Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2021 Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214 Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
Willamette National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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Willamette National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Willamette 2020 Fires Roadside - Road management In Progress: Expected:05/2021 06/2021 Elspeth Gustavson Danger Tree Reduction Scoping Start 03/08/2021 541-225-6436 CE elspeth.gustavson@usd a.gov *NEW LISTING* Description: To improve safety along roads in fire burned areas of the Forest and reopen these roads as quickly as possible for public and administrative use, project would fell dead and injured trees which pose a danger to roads and those traveling along them. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59519 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District, Detroit Ranger District, McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roads that are open or where access is needed for forest management within the 176,055 acres of the Willamette National Forest that burned in the 2020 Holiday Farm, Beachie Creek, and Lionshead Fires.
Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Bado Thin - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A Annika Dixon CE (other than forest products) 503-854-3897 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Bado Thin would commercially thin approximately 70 acres of timber over the age of 80 to increase stand health and vigor and provide timber to the local economy. Timber would be harvested using both ground based and skyline yarding systems. Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T10S, R5E, section 21. Next to the southern bank of the Detroit Reservoir. Divide - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Hilary Krieger EA - Forest products 5038543221 - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) v Description: This project would commercially harvest about 1647 acres of managed and natural stands to enhance the growth and structural complexity of the stands. Project also includes road density management, meadow restoration, sugar pine habitat restoration. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56803 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T 10 S, R 06 E, sections 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, and T 11 S, R 06 E, sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, and 28. Approximately 7 miles SE of Detroit.
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Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region ODOT Communication Building - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2021 09/2021 Penny Keen CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2021 503-854-4202 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: ODOT would build a communication building and tower at Halls Ridge at an existing communication site.
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Section 8 Township 10 Range 5. Halls Ridge in an existing communication site. Oregon Parks and Recreation - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2022 01/2022 Penny Keen Department Special Use Permit Est. Scoping Start 04/2021 503-854-4202 Renewal [email protected] CE Description: Renewal of Detroit Lake State Park and Mongold Day Use Area special use permits. Special use permit will be for *UPDATED* a term of 30 years. Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Detroit Lake State Park and the Mongold Day Use Area on Hwy 22 along Detroit Lake. Sportsman's Thin - Forest products On Hold N/A N/A Annika Dixon CE 503-854-3897 [email protected] Description: Project is proposing commercial thinning of timber over 80 years old to increase health and vigor of stands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56760 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T10S,R5E, secs 11,12,14, Adjacent to Detroit Reservoir. Tumble Fall and Leave - Watershed management On Hold N/A N/A Dave Klug CE 503-854-4216 [email protected] Description: Diversify even aged stands along both Tumble and Parkett Creeks and restore large wood to the creeks (without removing dominant trees) by directionally felling to place woody material into the riparian area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56173 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Parkett Creek: T.11S., R.07E., Section 19, NW 1/4 Tumble Creek: T.10S., R.05E., Section 10, NW 1/4. Tumble Creek: just downstream of water intake for the Detroit Lake State Park and upstream from the Hwy 22 bridge. Parkett Creek: in the headwaters of the North Santiam River, SW of Marion Forks.
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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 1501-1500104 Complex Salvage - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2021 06/2021 Floyd Comer CE - Fuels management Scoping Start 03/29/2021 5418227203 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to salvage all fire damaged trees within a 213-acre area located in stands that are 60-115 years old. The project will be harvested using skyline, and ground-based equipment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59782 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R04E Sections 13, 14, 22 & T16S, R05E Section 18. The proposed projects areas are located off Forest Service Roads 1501 and 1500104. 2620107 Danger Tree Removal - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2021 06/2021 Guillermo Vera CE - Fuels management Scoping Start 03/29/2021 541 822-7257 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* ov Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to remove all fire damaged danger trees within a 20-acre area located in 2 stands that are 120-200 years old. The dead and dying fire damaged trees will be removed with ground-based equipment. Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R04E Sections 19-20. T16S, R04E Sections 19 & 20. Delta A Recreation Residence - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2021 06/2021 Shadie Nimer Project - Fuels management Scoping Start 06/30/2020 541-822-7271 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 49 acres to remove hazard/danger trees and reduce hazardous fuels in and around the Delta A Recreational Residence and adjacent private homes. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58465 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R05E, Section 16. The proposed vegetation and danger/hazard tree treatments are located adjacent to County Road 2639 (King Road) and Forest roads 2639160/164/165/270.
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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region EFR Thin - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2021 06/2021 Floyd Comer CE - Vegetation management Scoping Start 02/03/2021 541 822-7203 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* (other than forest products) Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to treat 85 acres in three stands that are approximately 44 years old. Treatments would include 62 acres of commercial thinning 8 acres of gaps and 15 acres left unharvested as skips. Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T17S, R6E Sections 07, 08, 17 Willamette Meridain. The proposed project areas are located off Forest Service Road 1993000 and 1993560. Flat Country - Forest products Completed Actual: 01/19/2021 04/2021 Dean Schlichting EIS - Road management 541-822 7214 [email protected] *UPDATED* d.us Description: Treatments include commercial thinning, shelterwood with reserves, fuels reduction treatments, meadow enhancement, and early seral creation through gaps. This will require temporary roads, road maintenance and road decommissioning. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53966 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located approximately 8 miles east of the community of McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. It is bound on the west by Highway 126, on the south by Highway 242 and Mt. Washington to the east. SP Thin - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2021 07/2021 Floyd Comer CE - Vegetation management Scoping Start 12/30/2020 541 822-7203 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* (other than forest products) Description: The McKenzie River Ranger is proposing to treat approximately 91 acres in three stands that are approximately 44 years old. Treatments would include 63 acres of commercial thinning, 7acres of gaps and 21 acres left unharvested as skips. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59316 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T.15S., R.06E., Sections 2, 10, 11, Willamette Meridian. The proposed project areas are located off Forest Service Road 2655000 (Stand 2), 2655509 (Stand 1), 2655504 (Stand 3).
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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Sprang Creek Thin - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2021 07/2021 Floyd Comer CE - Vegetation management Scoping Start 02/12/2021 541 822-7203 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* (other than forest products) Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to commercially thin two 50-year-old stands. A total of 83 acres will be treated within the project area. Of the 83 acres 16% will remain untreated as skips. Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R6E, Sections 23, 24, & 25. The proposed projects areas are located off Forest Service Road 2643450. Continue .3 miles to the first stand. The second stand is 1.2 miles past the first on Forest Service 2643450. Tamolitch Pool (Blue Pool) - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2021 04/2022 Eileen Kitayama EA Scoping Start 03/13/2018 541-822-7237 Est. Comment Period Public eileen.kitayama@usda. Notice 04/2021 gov Description: This project will manage Tamolitch Pool (Blue Pool) by building a parking lot on approximately 3 acres, re-routing a section of the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, and adding some amenities at the parking lot, the pool, and along the trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53543 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T15S R6E Sections 1, 11, and 12, T15S R7E Section 6, T14S R6E Sections 25 and 36, and T14S R7E Sections 30 and 31. The project area encompasses Tamolitch Pool on the McKenzie River as well as the surrounding area between Hwy 126, Trail Bridge Campground, road 2672-655 near Smith Reservoir, and road 2600-740. Three Sisters Wildfire Risk - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:04/2021 04/2021 Dennis Rogers Reduction Treatment Scoping Start 03/03/2017 541-822-7247 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This treatment aims to provide pre-established strategic suppression/containment opportunities for wildfires burning within and adjacent to the Three Sisters Wilderness Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51233 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South end of McKenzie River road.
Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Broken Bowl Bridge - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Kevin Rowell Replacement 541-782-5305 CE [email protected] Description: The bridge was broken from a downed tree during the 2019 snow event. This bridge is along the Fall Creek National Scenic Trail. Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T18S, R2E, S31 SE. Approximately 9 miles north/northeast of Lowell, OR. Cowhorn Trail Cutoff - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2021 07/2021 Kevin Rowell CE Scoping Start 05/09/2018 541-782-5305 [email protected] Description: Oregon Cascades Recreation Area remains disconnected between the west and east sides as it stands. No bike- legal single track route exists from the popular Timpanogas area to the Windy Lakes. This proposed cutoff will create better connectivity. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53692 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T25S, R5.5E, Sections 11 and 1. Approximately, 35 miles southeast of Oakridge. Indian Creek Bridge and Trail - Recreation management Completed Actual: 02/24/2021 04/2021 Kevin Rowell Reroute 541-782-5305 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The 80 foot single stringer bridge was cut down in 2017 due to significant decay and heavy scour. A better location with natural bedrock banks is found 250 feet upstream. The trail would be rerouted to this location and the old section abandoned. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56001 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T24S, R3E, S4 SE. Approximately 17 miles south of Oakridge, OR.
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Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Lowell Country Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:03/2021 03/2021 Katie Isacksen EA - Vegetation management Objection Period Legal Notice Actual: 04/14/2020 541-782-5355 (other than forest products) 12/10/2020 07/10/2019 [email protected] - Watershed management - Road management Description: 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. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52868 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 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. North Fork #2 Bridge - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Kevin Rowell Replacement 541-782-5305 CE [email protected] Description: The bridge damage during the 2019 snow event. It is near failing. This bridge on the North Fork Trail.
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T20S, R3E, Section 26 of the Willamette Meridian, Lane County, Oregon. Approximately 5 miles north/northeast of Westfir, OR along the North Fork River. North Fork Bridge Replacement - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2021 11/2021 Kevin Rowell CE Scoping Start 05/24/2019 541-782-5305 [email protected] Description: The bridge, which is located along the North Fork Trail, has failed and is unsafe to cross. The new bridge would be built with native log stringers by hand using skilled trail bridge builders. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56000 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T20S, R3E, Section 13. Approximately 8 miles north/northeast of Westfir, OR along the North Fork River.
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Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Slick Creek Bridge - Recreation management Completed Actual: 02/09/2021 04/2021 Kevin Rowell Replacement 541-782-5305 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The bridge was burned up during the 2017 Jones Fire. This bridge is along the Fall Creek National Scenic Trail. Surrounding snags that could hit the bridge would be cut. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56030 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T18S, R2E, S27 SE of the Willamette Meridian, Lane County, Oregon. Approximately 12 miles north/northeast of Lowell, OR. Whitebark Pine Planting - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A Sally Christensen CE (other than forest products) 541-496-4194 [email protected] s Description: Whitebark pine is listed as threatened due to white pine blister rust, mountain pine beetle, fire suppression, and climate change. This project would plant approximately 500 Whitebark pine seedlings on 30 acres in the Fuji Mountain area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56025 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - is 22S 5 1/2 E Sec 14. Approximately 16 miles east of Oakridge, OR near Fuji Mountain.
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Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Youngs Rock Rigdon EIS - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2021 10/2021 Molly Juillerat EIS - Heritage resource NOI in Federal Register 541-782-5350 [email protected] *UPDATED* management 06/17/2019 - Special area management Est. DEIS NOA in Federal - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Register 05/2021 - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: Forest management treatments are proposed on approximately 6,800 acres within the project area. Treatment proposed include thinning, early seral creation, fuel reduction, habitat restoration, system road management, recreation management. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55868 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - The legal description of the area is T 23 S, R 3 E, sections 1-4, 9-16, 21-28, 34-36, T 23 S, R 4 E, sections 7, 16-35, T 24 S, R 3 E, sections 1-3, 10-13, T 24 S, R 4 E, sections 2-1, 14-20. This project planning area is located in the Upper Middle Fork Willamette Watershed, in Lane County, Oregon. The project is located approximately 15 miles south of Oakridge ,OR on the 2100 road system.
Willamette National Forest Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Cascadia Day Use Area Mailbox - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2021 06/2021 Stefanie Gatchell Installation Scoping Start 02/25/2021 541-367-3962 CE stefanie.gatchell@usda. gov *NEW LISTING* Description: The project proposes to install US Postal Service mailboxes at the Cascadia Day Use area to give nearby residents access to mail service. The mailboxes would sit on a cement pad adjacent to the existing parking area and be maintained by the USPS. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59538 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - The legal description for the project site is: T. 13S., R. 3E., Section 36. The Cascadia Day Use Area is located approximately 10 miles east of Sweet Home, OR.
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Willamette National Forest Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Dispersed Camping - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2021 07/2021 Stefanie Gatchell Rehabilitation and - Watershed management Scoping Start 02/22/2021 541-367-3962 Improvements stefanie.gatchell@usda. CE gov *NEW LISTING* Description: The proposal would rehab and improve dispersed camping sites in several popular areas by reconfiguring sites and closing unauthorized roads or trails. The project is needed to reduce safety concerns, vegetation damage, garbage and human waste issues. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59452 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Canal Creek T10,11S, R4, sections 2,3,10. Quartzville T10,11,12S, R4 sections 23,26,27,28,33,34,35, R5 sections 30,31. Galena and Hwy 20 T13S, R4,5,6,7 sections, 18,25,30,31,32. Canal Creek T10,11S, R4, sections 2,3,10. Quartzville T10,11,12S, R4 sections 23,26,27,28,33,34,35, R5 sections 30,31. Galena and Hwy 20 T13S, R4,5,6,7 sections, 18,25,30,31,32. Quartzville-Middle Santiam - Forest products In Progress: Expected:09/2021 05/2022 Joan Schmidgall EA - Vegetation management Scoping Start 12/18/2019 541-367-3809 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) Est. Comment Period Public - Road management Notice 05/2021 s Description: Contribute a sustainable supply of timber to local communities while promoting health and diversity in Matrix and LSR land allocations. Vegetation management is proposed for ~7,900 acres. Road decommissioning and maintenance is also proposed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57351 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Sweet Home, Oregon. Tombstone Trail Re-route - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2021 08/2021 Stefanie Gatchell CE Scoping Start 02/25/2021 541-367-3962 stefanie.gatchell@usda. *NEW LISTING* gov Description: The project proposes to re-route 500 feet of the Tombstone trail on the west side of the parking area. The current entrance to the trail is in close proximity to Highway 20 and this creates a safety hazard for both vehicles and hikers. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59536 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The legal description is T 13S, R 5E, section 31. The project is location approximately 36 miles east of Sweet Home, OR.
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Willamette National Forest Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Walton Ranch Bat House and - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2021 07/2021 Esmeralda Bracamonte Gate Installation Scoping Start 02/25/2021 5413673963 CE esmeralda.bracamonte @usda.gov *NEW LISTING* Description: The project proposes to construct a new bat house at Walton Ranch to provide quality habitat and the ability to monitor bat populations for WNS. A new gate at the entrance would protect the sensitive area from illegal traffic. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59535 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - The legal description is T 13S, R 4E, section 32. The project is located approximately 30 miles east of Sweet Home, OR. the legal description is T 13S, R 4E, Section 32. The project is located approximately.
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