Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2013 to 09/30/2013 Willamette National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication

Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2013 to 09/30/2013 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

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Prescribed Fire in Wilderness: - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:09/2013 06/2014 Michael Keown Scott Mountain and Cascade (other than forest products) Scoping Start 01/09/2013 541-549-7735 Lakes Areas, Deschutes and - Fuels management Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Willamette NF Notice 05/2013 EA Description: The project would use prescribed fire in the Three Sisters Wilderness area to modify vegetation and fuels to sufficiently reduce the threats to values at risk outside of Wilderness in order to allow fire to play a more natural role within Wilderness Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39655 Location: UNIT - Sisters Ranger District, McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes, Lane, Linn. LEGAL - T15S R07E, sec. 21,22,23,24,26,26,27,28,33,34,35,36. T17SR08E, sec. 32,33,34,35,36; T17S R09E, sec. 31; T18S R08E, sec. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,15,16,17,18. T18S R09E, sec. 5,6,7,8,17,18. There are two focus areas: Scott Mountain on the Willamette NF and Cascade Lakes on the Deschutes NF.

Willamette National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Spring Chinook Release Site - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2013 07/2013 Brett Blundon Improvements Scoping Start 01/29/2013 541-225-6447 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 06/2013 Description: The proposed action would improve sites to make it easier for fish transport trucks to approach the water's edge and to have fish friendly pipes in place on site to carefully release threatened spring Chinook salmon and winter steelhead. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40758 Location: UNIT - Willamette National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn, Marion. Ten fish release sites. The watersheds are: Breitenbush, N & S Santiam, South Fork McKenzie, Fall Cr., and North Fork Middle Fork Willamette River.

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 Riparian Weed Treatment - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2014 06/2014 Jennifer Lippert Project (other than forest products) Est. Notice of Initiation 06/2013 541-225-6440 EA - Watershed management [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Develop treatment options for five riparian weed populations found throughout the Willamette National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42022 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District, Sweet Home Ranger District, McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. Sweet Home R.D. -Two Girls Cr.; McKenzie R.D.-Lookout Cr.; Middle Fork R.D.- N. Fk. M. Fk. Willamette, Middle Fk. Willamette River.

Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 2012 Dispersed Campsite - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/02/2013 06/2013 Josh Weathers Closures 503-854-3226 CE [email protected] Description: Project proposes to close approximately 25 dispersed recreation sites to day use to reduce clnflict with adjacent land use, public health, safety, sanitation, and resource protection. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40635 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - T 8 S, R 4 E, Sections 27-28; T 9 S, R 5 E, Sections 35-36; T 9 S, R 7 E, Section 19; T 10 S, R 6 E, Sections 7, 17-18; T 10 S, R 5 E, Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11-15,. Locations are adjacent to Stahlman Summer Home, Shady Cove Campground, Cleator Bend Campground, portions of Blowout Road (FSR 10), portions of French Creek Road (FSR 2223). 2012 Rec/Admin HF - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2013 10/2013 Christopher Donaldson CE - Special area management Est. Scoping Start 07/2013 503-854-3892 - Fuels management [email protected] - Facility management Description: This project proposes to cut and burn or chip brush and trees less than 10 inches in diameter at 4.5¿ from ground level (DBH) to increase the defensible space around district infrastructure. Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - T10S R5E Sec 5, T11S R7E Sec15, T12S R2E Sec 2, T10S R7E Sec 25, T10S R8E Sec 18, T13S R7E Sec 4, T12S R7E Sec 27, T10S R5E Sec 3. Halls Ridge Repeater, Marion Forks Guard Station, Camp Pioneer, Pamelia, Whitewater and Duffy Trailheads, Maxwell Snow Park, Detroit Ranger Station.

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Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 2013 Bough Sales Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2013 08/2013 Sue Crowder CE Scoping Start 03/28/2013 503-854-4204 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 Description: The proposed action is to implement the sale of conifer boughs, in a contract-controlled manner to help manage the forest environment and meet the demand for these products by the public. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41932 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - T. 9 S., R. 5 E., Sec 19 and 30; T. 10 S., R. 6 E., Sec 34 and 35; T. 11 S., R 6 E., Sec 2 and 3. T. 9 S., R. 5 E., Sec 19 and 30; T. 10 S., R. 6 E., Sec 34 and 35; T. 11 S., R 6 E., Sec 2 and 3. Buck Tule - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:01/2014 05/2014 Lynise Medley EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Notice of Initiation 03/16/2012 503-854-4228 - Forest products Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] - Vegetation management Notice 12/2013 (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Minerals and Geology 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 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. City of Detroit Water System - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 12/2013 Penny Keen Update Scoping Start 04/04/2011 503-854-4202 CE Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 07/2013 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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Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Detroit Lake Recreation - Land management planning Cancelled N/A N/A Dani Pavoni Enchancement and Shoreline - Recreation management 503-854-4208 Restoration Design Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants [email protected] CE - Watershed management Description: A conceptual design plan would be developed for Detroit Flats, Santiam Flats and Peity Island that incorporates resource restoration needs while enhancing recreation that benefits local tourism. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/willamette/detroitlake-project 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. Detroit Lake State Park - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 12/2013 Penny Keen Improvements - Special use management Scoping Start 04/04/2011 503-854-4202 CE Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 07/2013 Description: The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has various projects planned the next three to five years. Projects include: septic upgrades, swimming area improvements, rustic cabins installation, restroom replacements. Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. Detroit Lake State Park and Mongold Day Use Area. Humbug Creek Large Wood - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2013 07/2013 Darrin Neff Placement - Watershed management 215 Comment Period Legal 503-854-4219 CE Notice 05/28/2013 [email protected] Description: A stream restoration project is proposed to place large wood in Humbug Creek and East Humbug Creek to improve spring Chinook and resident fish habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40884 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - T.09 S., R.06 E., Sections 15, 16, 21 and 22. Breitenbush River Watershed, Humbug Creek Sub-Watershed.

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Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Marion Forks Fish Hatchery - Recreation management Completed Actual: 04/25/2013 09/2013 Jonathan Meier Day Use Improvements - Special area management 541-367-3557 EA - Watershed management [email protected] 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 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T11S, R7E, Sec 22. Mile post 66 on Highway 22, Marion Forks, Oregon. McCoy Motorized Rec. Area - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2013 06/2014 Bradford Peterson Improvements 2014-2015 Est. Scoping Start 09/2013 503-854-3894 CE [email protected] Description: This project will include the installation of a covered picnic shelter at the lower staging area, and the expansion of the upper staging area. Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. Multiple locations within the McCoy Motorized Recreation Area. Meadow Enhancement - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:10/2013 05/2014 Daryl Whitmore CE Scoping Start 03/28/2013 503-854-4225 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 09/2013 Description: Meadow enhancement and rehabilitation in 3 meadows on the Detroit Ranger District. Enchancements include tree removal, limbing, slash burning and monitoring. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40864 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T11S, R07E, sec 26, 27; T12S R07E sec 29, 34. Dusty, Big and Marion Creek Meadows. Precommercial Thinning, Tree - Forest products In Progress: Expected:06/2013 07/2013 Sue Crowder Pruning, Post and Pole - Vegetation management 215 Comment Period Legal 503-854-4364 Removal (other than forest products) Notice 03/28/2013 [email protected] CE - Fuels management - Watershed management 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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Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Respect the River- Dispersed - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Josh Weathers recreation Site Management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 503-854-3226 and Education - Watershed management [email protected] CE Description: Treat approximately 20 dispersed recreation sites on French Creek and the South shore of Detroit Lake. Web Link: http://fs.fed.us/rtr/ Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. French Creek and South shore Detroit Lake. Str8 Thinning Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:10/2013 05/2014 Sue Crowder CE - Forest products 215 Comment Period Legal 503-854-4204 Notice 04/15/2013 [email protected] Description: Reduce stocking levels of stands 6-9 inches in diameter, 500-800 TPA. Offer biomass products such as posts and poles and firewood and other SFP such as bough and beargrass. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41544 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - T. 11 S., R. 6 E., Sections 26, 27, 34 and 35, Willamette Meridian. Upper North Santiam and Detroit Reservoir/Blowout watersheds. Woodpecker Thinning - Forest products In Progress: Expected:10/2013 05/2014 Sue Crowder Restoration - Vegetation management 215 Comment Period Legal 503-854-4204 CE (other than forest products) Notice 04/15/2013 [email protected] Description: Reduce stocking levels of stands 6-9 inches in diameter, 500-800 TPA. Offer biomass products such as posts and poles and firewood. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41545 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - T. 10 S., R. 7 E., Section 28, Willamette Meridian. Upper North Santiam Watershed.

Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region

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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 2013 Precommercial Thinning - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:06/2013 06/2013 Kevin Moran and Conifer Pruning (other than forest products) 215 Comment Period Legal 541-822-7255 CE Notice 04/15/2013 [email protected] Description: Young conifer thinning of approximately 40 acres to maintain and improve tree stand health and vigor. Conifer pruning of approximately 165 acres to improve wood quality. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41534 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T15S, R7E; T16S, R5E; T16S, R6E. McKenzie River Ranger District, Lane County, Oregon. 2013 Recreation Residence - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2013 09/2013 Denise Mercer Improvements 215 Comment Period Legal 541-822-7224 CE Notice 04/29/2013 [email protected] Description: Several requests for projects on Recreation Residence cabins are planned for 2013. This includes two outhouses that need to be repaired or replaced, a repair of an old septic system, and construction of a new wood shed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41535 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - T16S, R5E, Sec 16 W.M. & T13S, R7.5E, Sec 26 W.M. Hoodoo Recreation Residence Tract and Delta Lot on the McKenzie River Ranger District. 410 Road Hazardous Fuels - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2014 06/2014 Brenda Hallmark Reduction Project Est. Scoping Start 09/2013 541-822-7228 CE [email protected] Description: A 94 acre hazardous fuels reduction project to aid in wildfire prevention and management. There would be an understory thin (<7" dbh), completed with hand and mechanical work. Brush will be piled and burned, underburned, or chipped and scattered. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41526 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S R5E Sec 19, 30. Located south and west of FS 19 Road and adjacent transmission lines; north and east of the South Fork of the McKenzie River;and west of Strube Flats.

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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Big Lake Youth Camp Master - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2013 08/2013 Sandra Ratliff Plan Scoping Start 02/03/2004 541-822-7238 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 08/2013 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 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. Blue River Upper Compound - Facility management On Hold N/A N/A Shane Kamrath Administrative Site Disposal 541-822-7233 EA [email protected] 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. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38416 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Section 21; T16S, R4E; W.M. Lane County. Forest road 2620-130. Camp Melakwa Permit Renewal - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2013 06/2013 Denise Mercer CE 215 Comment Period Legal 541-822-7224 Notice 01/14/2013 [email protected] Description: The Oregon Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America has requested renewal of their existing Special Use Authorization for Camp Melakwa on the McKenzie River Ranger District. This action would re-authorize the continuing use of the permit area for 20 yrs. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41151 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R7E, Sec. 1 and Sec. 12; W.M. Lane County, Oregon. Camp Melakwa on the McKenzie River Ranger District.

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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Carmen-Smith Campus Garage - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2013 08/2013 Shane Kamrath Additions & Siding Est. Scoping Start 07/2013 541-822-7233 Replacement [email protected] CE Description: The project's purpose is to add garage units to three existing houses and replace siding on those houses. Work *NEW LISTING* would also include relocation of fire hydrant and irrigation lines, excavation for garage concrete slabs and driveways. Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T15S R6E Sec. 1. Carmen-Smith Campus at Trailbridge reservoir. Clear Lake WUI Fuels - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:06/2013 07/2014 Mei Lantz Reduction 215 Comment Period Legal 541-822-7250 CE Notice 08/20/2012 [email protected] 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. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32715 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T14S R7E Sec 8; W.M. Between Clear Lake and Hwy 126. French Pete Creek Crossing - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 07/2013 Edward Cross Repair 215 Comment Period Legal 541-822-7231 CE Notice 04/22/2013 [email protected] Description: A project to harden the creek crossing at milepost 2.1 of the French Pete Creek Trail (Tr. No. 3311) in the Three Sisters Wilderness at French Pete Creek crosing. This would construct a step-down drain style approach to mitigate erosion. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41528 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T18S, R5E, Sec. 3. Milepost 2.1 of the French Pete Creek Trail (Tr. No. 3311) in the Three Sisters Wilderness.

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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Fritz Thin Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:07/2013 09/2013 Shadie Nimer CE 215 Comment Period Legal 541-822-7271 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 04/22/2013 Description: This project proposes to commercially thin approximately 70 acres in a 50-year old second growth stand. 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=41927 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T15S, R6E, Section 11 & 14. The Fritz project is located on Forest Service road 2655 and is approximately 10 miles east of McKenzie River Ranger Station. Green Mountain Project - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:12/2013 01/2014 Guenther Castillon EA - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 07/2013 541-822-7214 (other than forest products) [email protected] - Watershed management Description: Proposes to thin ~4,786 acres (4.9% of the Project Area) and regenerate ~800 acres (0.8% of the Project Area) of forests across a sum of approximately 5,586 acres within the Green Mountain Project Area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40858 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16SR4E s36; T16SR5E s31-32; T17SR4E s01-13; T17SR5E s05-34; T17SR6E s19,30; T18SR4E s01,12; T18SR5E s01-36; T18SR6E s06-36; T18SR7E s31-35; T19SR5E s01-24; T19SR6E s1-36; T19SR7E s02-31; T20SR6E s01. The Green Mountain Project area is located within the Cougar Reservoir, Augusta Creek, Roaring River, and Elk Creek subwatersheds (6th field) of the South Fork McKenzie River Watershed (5th field). Indian Holes Trail Reroute - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2013 08/2013 Edward Cross CE 215 Comment Period Legal 541-822-7231 Notice 04/22/2013 [email protected] Description: A project to reroute for approximately 1 mile of the Indian Holes Trail (Tr. No. 3524) near Indian Holes in the Three Sisters Wilderness where an inappropriate grade exists that is resulting in erosion. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41529 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T17S, R7E, Sec. 24. Indian Holes Trail (Tr. No. 3524) in the Three Sisters Wilderness.

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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Lang Thin Project - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:10/2013 06/2014 Shadie Nimer CE Est. Scoping Start 08/2013 541-822-7271 [email protected] Description: Project will commercially thin one stand for a total of 70 acres. The stand is approximately 65 years old and would be harvested with ground based and skyline equipment using existing skid trails as much as possible. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41223 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Section 24 & 25, T16S, R4E. Stand is located on Forest roads 1900408 and 1900409. Lost Creek, Tamolitch Valley - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2013 12/2013 Edward Cross and Roaring River Bridge 215 Comment Period Legal 541-822-7231 Replacements Notice 04/22/2013 [email protected] CE Description: A project to replace three trail bridges that need replacement. Two bridges are located on the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail (MRNRT) (Tr. No. 3507). Another bridge crosses Roaring River on the Roaring River Ridge Trail (Tr. No. 3312). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41530 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T14S,R7E,Sec30 & T16S,R6E,Sec10 & T19S,R5.5E,Sec12. Lost Creek, Tamolitch Valley on the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail and Roaring River crossing of the Roaring River Ridge Trail. McKenzie River NRT Bridge - Recreation management Completed Actual: 03/06/2013 06/2014 Edward Cross Replacement Project 541-822-7231 CE [email protected] Description: This project proposes to replace three bridges and conduct heavy tread maintenance activities on the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail (MRNRT) (Tr. No. 3507). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40871 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S,R6E,Sec1 & T14S,R7E,Sec17 & Sec30. McKenzie River National Recreation Trail (MRNRT) (Tr. No. 3507).

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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Mt. Jefferson Snowmobile Club - Recreation management Completed Actual: 03/06/2013 05/2013 Edward Cross Grooming Storage Shelter - Special use management 541-822-7231 CE [email protected] Description: Project proposes to allow the Mt. Jefferson Snowmobile Club (MJSC) to build a storage structure at the Ray Benson Sno-park. The structure would be utilized to house equipment that helps maintain the USFS snowmobile trails in the area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40862 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T13S, R7½E, Section 35, NE Quadrant. The proposed building would be located near the Rodger Schmidt Shelter in the green `island¿ created by the Ray Benson parking lots. Mud Lake Trail Tr. No. 3518 - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2013 07/2013 Shane Kamrath decommissioning 215 Comment Period Legal 541-822-7233 CE Notice 04/22/2013 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: This project proposes to eliminate Tr. No. 3518 from the maintained trail system and would involve removal of trail signs and disguising the trail tread with native vegetation/ debris while allowing nature to reclaim this ground. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41531 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T19S R7E Sec 17 and 18. The Mud Lake Trail (Tr. No.3518 ) is located just north of Mink Lake in the 3 Sisters wilderness and is approximately one mile in length. Murphy Meadow Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:07/2013 10/2013 Ruby Seitz Project - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 06/2013 541-822-7256 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: A meadow will be maintained by cutting of conifers less than 10 inches dbh and prescribed fire 1-2 years after. 57 acres of meadow will be maintained with a potential of an additional 84 acres of understory prescibed fire in forested vegetation. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42259 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T19S R5E SEC 23 & 24. Murphy meadow, Lane County, Oregon.

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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region O'leary Reroute - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2013 09/2013 Edward Cross CE 215 Comment Period Legal 541-822-7231 Notice 04/22/2013 [email protected] Description: A project to reroute a 1½Mi. of the O¿leary trail (Tr. No. 3321). The trail was constructed too steep, resulting in trenching and erosion of the trail during the wet season and periods of spring snow melt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41532 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T17S,R6E, Sec. 9. Off Forest Road 1993 near Cougar Reservoir. Olallie Reroute - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Edward Cross CE 541-822-7231 [email protected] 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 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. Pools, Ponds, and Meadow - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 05/06/2013 06/2013 Penny Harris Enhancement Projects 2013 541-822-7265 CE [email protected] Description: Enhance pre-existing areas of permanent, semi-permanent or ephemeral water sources. This will be done by falling trees into stream beds and in some areas add finer wood to create log jams; and decreasing conifer density around ponds. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41556 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - T14S R7E Sec. 5, 6, 8, & 18; T15S R7E Sec. 20; T18S R4E Sec. 1 & 2. Across the McKenzie River Ranger District.

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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Power Plant Bypass Road - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:12/2013 04/2014 Shane Kamrath Realignment - Special use management Notice of Initiation 11/09/2012 541-822-7233 EA - Road management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 07/2013 Description: Realignment of the existing bypass Forest Service Road 2672690 around the Eugene Water and Electric Board's Carmen power house in order to provide safe and adequate access for construction of the fish passage facilities at trailbridge reservoir. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41242 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T 15 S R 6 E, SEC 1 & 12. Trailbridge Reservoir. Renewal of Falcon Cable - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/15/2013 05/2013 Shari Monson Systems Special Use Permit for 541-782-5243 Blue River Distribution Lines [email protected] CE Description: This is administrative action, authorizing the continuing use of existing permit areas for cable TV lines for a new 20 year term. No changes in the scope or intensity of the uses. No ground disturbanc Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41213 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Beginning in SW¼ Section 21, T16S, R4E. Ending in NW¼ Section 18, T16S, R6E, Willamette Meridian. Cable television distribution lines in the Blue River area. Renewal of Leases for New - Special use management Completed Actual: 04/15/2013 05/2013 Shari Monson Cingular Wireless, Silke 541-782-5243 Comm., American Tower, & [email protected] Lane Co. Sheriff Description: Administrative actions to authorize the continuing use of communications permit areas for a new term of 20 years CE for four different permittees. There are no changes in the scope or intensity of the uses, and no ground disturbance is proposed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41214 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - Section 35, T16S, R3E; Section 34, T13S, R7½ E; SE¼, SW¼, Section 33, T15S, R.6 E, Willamette Meridian. Mt. Hagan, Hoodoo Butte, and Frissell Point Communications Sites.

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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Revised Trapper Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:12/2013 03/2014 Cheryl Friesen EA - Forest products Notice of Initiation 02/11/2013 541-822-7226 Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 09/2013 Description: A Supplemental Environmental Assessment will be prepared to disclose effects of harvesting timber on about 44 acres already under contract and to respond to analysis deficiencies identified by the 2011 U.S. District Court decision. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41259 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T14S, R5E, Sections 34 and 35, W.M. About 13 miles NE of Blue River, OR, adjacent to FS Road 1517. Scottish Danger Tree Removal - Forest products Completed Actual: 05/02/2013 06/2013 Shadie Nimer Project - Road management 541-822-7271 CE [email protected] Description: This project proposes to remove approximately 19 dead or dying trees that are being affected with root rot disease. These trees have a failure zone of hitting Highway 126 and the 2649 Scott Creek road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41224 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Section 1, T16S, R6E. The project area is between Forest road 2649 and Highway 126. TMQ Floral Greens Removal - Forest products In Progress: Expected:06/2013 08/2013 Shadie Nimer Project 215 Comment Period Legal 541-822-7271 CE Notice 04/22/2013 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: This project would remove two hundred tons (400,000 pounds) of floral greens that consist of beargrass, salal, Oregon grape, stick cuttings (mansanita, vine maple, ceanothus) harvest on the McKenzie River Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41926 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - T14S, R4E Section 36; T14S, R5E, Section 24-36; T14S,R6E, Section 19,30,31; T15S,R4E, Section 1,2,12-15, 22-25; T15S,R5E, Section 1-10,16-20,30; Willamette Meridian, Linn &. Tidbits, Mann, Quentin Creek watershed, the project area is bordered by Forest road 1500 and 1509.

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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Wildlife Habitat Enhancement - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 05/06/2013 06/2013 Penny Harris Project 2013 - Vegetation management 541-822-7265 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: The purpose of the project is to enhance forage for Roosevelt elk and black-tailed deer to increase herd health and survival rates through improved nutrition. Browse cutback as well as the creation of early seral openings would be implemented. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41555 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - T14S R7E Sec. 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, & 30; T15S R6E Sec. 24, 25, 26, 35, & 36; T15S R7E Sec. 17, 19, & 20; T16S R4E Sec. 13; T16S R5E Sec. 18 & 32. Across the McKenzie River Ranger District in both Lane and Linn Counties.

Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region AT&T/Cingular Wolf Mt. Tower - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 07/2013 Shari Monson Replacement 215 Comment Period Legal 541-782-5243 CE Notice 12/17/2012 [email protected] Description: Velocitel requests replacement of the existing tower at Wolf Mt., which is failing. The new tower will be the same height at the existing tower and in the same location. Existing footings would be replaced. Work would be in already disturbed ground. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40680 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T22S, R5E, SW 1/4 of Section 33. Wolf Mountain. Alpine Trail (3450) Connection - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 07/2013 Kevin Rowell CE 215 Comment Period Legal 541-782-5305 Notice 06/03/2013 comments- pacificnorthwest- willamette- [email protected] Description: The proposed trail connection will tie the end of the 5826-130 road to the end of the 1910-683 road. This connection will be 1.9 miles long and is designed with 10% average grades and will be built by hand. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41325 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - 20S, 2E, Section 25, NE and 20 S, 3E, Section 30, NW, Willamette Meridian. End of the 5826-130 road to the end of the 1910-683 road.

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Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Alpine Trail (3450) Relocation - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2013 08/2013 Kevin Rowell CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2013 541-782-5305 comments- pacificnorthwest- willamette- [email protected] Description: Relocate the only remaining portion of the Alpine Trail from its current location along roads 1912 and 1911 to a convenient side slope to the east of those roads through a recent harvest unit and a short section following the 1802-133. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41327 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - 20S, 3E, Section 17, Willamette Meridian. AlpineTrail (3450). ERFO12 Road Repairs - Road management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2013 07/2013 Scott Ferre CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2013 541-782-5308 comments- pacificnorthwest- willamette- [email protected] Description: Repairing roads, reconstructing retaining walls, and replacing culverts along parts of Rd 18, Rd 2408, Rd 19, Rd 1934, Rd 5840-531 and quarry blasting/crushing within previously disturbed areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41356 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T 18S, R2E, Sec 29 NE/SE, T18S, R2E, Sec 25 SE/NW, T21S, R4E, Sec 5 SE/NE, T19S, R5E, Sec 29 SE/SW, T19S, R4E, Sec 36 NW/NW, T20S, R2E, Sec 28 SW/SW. Along sections of roads 18, 2408, 19, 1934, and 5840-531. Flat Creek Buildings - Facility management Completed Actual: 04/02/2013 08/2013 Kenneth Barbee Disposition Project 541-782-5233 EA [email protected] 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 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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Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Flying Eagle Mine Portal Public - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Robb Ginn Safety Barrier Construction 541-367-5168 CE [email protected] Description: Closure of the Flying Eagle mine with the installation and construction of a steel grate(s) in accordance with bat friendly specifications. This activity is to protect the general public from the dangers that open mines present. Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Meridian 33, T19S, R3E, Section 13, NW of SE. Forest Service Road 1925. Lane Electric - Oakridge - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/14/2013 06/2013 Shari Monson Hatchery 3-phase Overhead 541-225-6424 Line Project comments- CE pacificnorthwest- willamette- [email protected] Description: Construct a new 3-Phase overhead service to new ODFW Recirculation Aquaculture System building. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41405 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - NW¼Sec. 15, T. 21 S., R. 3 E. ODFW Hatchery, Oakridge, Oregon. Little Fall Creek Steelhead - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:07/2013 08/2013 Doug Larson Habitat Enhancement Project Est. Scoping Start 06/2013 541-782-5332 CE [email protected] Description: The project would add approximately 800 logs and or rootwads to the Little Fall Creek stream channel to enhance the existent aquatic habitat. Approximately 80 live trees would be pulled over to act as anchor points for the 800 logs or rootwads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40925 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T18S, R2E, Sections 4, 5, 7, and 8. This project is located in Little Fall Creek, along the FS Road 1806 from mile post 22 to 25. Appoximatley 3 miles in length.

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Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region North Fork Salvage - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:09/2013 09/2013 David Haupt CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2013 541-782-5344 [email protected] 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 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. Outlook Landscape Diversity - Special area management In Progress: Expected:12/2014 01/2015 Tim Bailey Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 01/14/2013 541-782-5248 EA - Forest products Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] - Vegetation management Notice 09/2014 (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: Commercial thinning and fuels reduction on 5,000 ac. of plantations; 110 mi. of road maintenance, closure of 130 mi. of road; special habitat restoration; 230 ac. of early-seral habitat creation; snag creation, noxious weed abatement. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40122 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Townships 20 and 21 South, Ranges 1 and 2 East, of the Willamette Meridian. Federal portions of the Lookout Point 5th-field watershed near the Lookout Point Reservoir near the cities of Westfir and Lowell, OR.

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Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Pioneer Gulch Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 04/23/2013 10/2014 Eric Ornberg EA - Forest products 12/18/2012 541-782-5217 - Road management [email protected] 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 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas, 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. Respect the River - Fall Creek - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2013 09/2013 Lisa Kurian CE - Watershed management Est. Scoping Start 07/2013 541-782-5312 [email protected] Description: Resource damage will be minimized and restored at the dispersed campsites by providing a riparian buffer, planting native vegetation, subsoiling compacted soils, deterring campsite area growth and educational signage. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41185 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. The project will take place along Fall Creek from Forest Service boundary near Dolly Varden campground to confluence with Buzzard Creek and major tributaries including Portland Creek and Hehe Creeks. Salt-Salmon Fuels Treatment - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Jose Mercado Project 541-782-5259 CE [email protected] 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. 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 National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Staley Creek Stream - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:11/2013 11/2013 John Dixon Restoration - Watershed management Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 541-782-5208 CE [email protected] Description: Stabilization of approx. 200 ft. of eroding stream bank, including large woody debris jam construction. Trees with root wads attached will be gathered and large trees will be hauled to the project area for bank stabilization and log jam construction. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40115 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T24S, R4E, NW 1/4 of Section 19. The location is at the former Pope and Talbot bridge crossing of Staley Creek on Forest Road 2134- 244. This is located at approximately the 1.7 mile mark on Forest Road 2134. Warner Repeater Relocation - Facility management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2013 08/2013 Alison Richards Project Est. Scoping Start 06/2013 541-782-2283 CE [email protected] s *NEW LISTING* Description: This project is to move the Warner Mountain Repeater from its existing location on the 2129-438 spur to a new site on the 2129-342 spur road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42255 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T23S R4E Sec 29 SWSW. East of the Warner Mountain Lookout on the 2129-342 spur road.

Willamette National Forest Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 2013 Bough Sales Project - Forest products Completed Actual: 05/24/2013 10/2013 Lindsay Anderson CE 541-367-3485 [email protected] Description: Using hand tools only, conifer boughs may be harvested by removing up to ½ of the branch length on ½ the tree height. Bough collection provides supply for wreaths and decorative greens. This project may be split into multiple sales. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40740 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - District-wide. Bough harvest units proposed in 10-25 year old conifer stands district wide.

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Willamette National Forest Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Big Game Forage Enhancement - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:07/2013 09/2013 Tiffany Young (Canyon and Owl Creek Est. Scoping Start 06/2013 928-368-5111 Watersheds) [email protected] CE Description: Enhance 40 acres of big game habitat including: browse cutback, planting and seeding native forage species, and collecting native seed for use in following years. Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - . Canyon and Owl Creek Watersheds. Browder Ridge Trail and - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2012 08/2012 Jonathan Meier Trailhead Relocation Scoping Start 01/05/2012 541-367-3557 CE Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 04/2012 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. Cascadia Day Use Forest Plan - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:04/2014 05/2014 Jonathan Meier Amendment and Site Notice of Initiation 02/07/2013 541-367-3557 Development Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 07/2013 Description: Proposed Forest Plan amendmentto change about 6 ac. of an administrative site MA 13B to Developed Recreation MA 12a. Also, construct parking area for 8-10 vehicles, install toilet and low-maintenance landscaping, construct interpretive signs Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41511 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T 13 S, R 2 E, Section 36. South Santiam Watershed.

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Willamette National Forest Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Cascadia Day Use Site - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Jonathan Meier Development - Heritage resource 541-367-3557 CE management [email protected] Description: Construct parking area for 8-10 vehicles, install toilet and low-maintenance landscaping, construct interpretive trail, panels and kiosk, and stabilize CCC-era wall. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40526 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T 13 S, R 2 E, Section 36. South Santiam Watershed. House Rock Bridge - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/10/2013 08/2013 Bradford Peterson Replacement 503-854-3894 CE [email protected] Description: The trail foot bridge at House Rock campground will be replaced with a pre-engineered steel bridge. Concrete abuttments would be required on either side of the South Santiam River. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40720 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T13S, R5E, Section 32. South Santiam Watershed. Lodgepole Flats Forest Plan - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Anita Leach Amendment #54 Colloboration Start 04/02/2010 541-367-9218 CE Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 11/2013 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 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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Willamette National Forest Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Menagerie Seasonal Closure - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:04/2014 05/2014 Jonathan Meier Boundary Change for Species Orders Scoping Start 10/05/2012 541-367-3557 Protection - Recreation management Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Notice 10/2013 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 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T13S, R4E, Sections. 14, 15, 22 and 23. Menagerie Wilderness. Respect the River Fencing or - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Jonathan Meier Boulders - Watershed management 541-367-3557 CE [email protected] Description: Construct buck and pole fencing to limit use area at dispersed sites and protect riparian. Vegetation may be planted for rehabilitation. When mutiple trails exist, some may be closed, always retaining at least one for recreation access to creek. Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T11S, R4E, sections 25-20, 36 and T11S, R4E, Section 33 and T12S, R7E, Section 31, Willamette Meridian. 35 miles NE of Sweet Home on forest road 11, numerous sites along road corridor. Smith Prairie Meadow - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2013 06/2013 Tiffany Young Maintenance 215 Comment Period Legal 928-368-5111 CE Notice 09/07/2012 [email protected] 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. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36704 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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Willamette National Forest Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Soda Fork Large Wood - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed 06/2013 Lance Gatchell Enhancement - Watershed management 541-367-3628 CE [email protected] Description: Improve spawning and rearing habitat in Soda Fork Creek for Upper Willamette Winter Steelhead and Spring Chinook that are listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act and improve stream complexity in Soda Fork Creek.

Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41718 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T13S, R4E, Sec. 25. Soda Fork Creek in the South Santiam Watershed. Toll Joe - Forest products In Progress: Expected:12/2013 02/2014 Anita Leach EA - Fuels management Notice of Initiation 12/08/2011 541-367-3538 Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 08/2013 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. 36-80yr.old stands, 100 acres of 81-105 yr. old stands Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36918 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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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.

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