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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 -Siskiyou 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) Forest Plan Amendments for - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:01/2019 04/2020 David Krantz the Pacific Connector Gas NOI in Federal Register 541-618-2082 Pipeline 06/15/2017 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal *UPDATED* Register 12/2017 Description: The Forest Service is proposing to amend the Land and Resource Management Plans (LRMP) for the Umpqua, Rogue River, and Winema National Forests for the proposed Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=28132 Location: UNIT - Tiller Ranger District, Klamath Ranger District, High Cascades Ranger District. STATE - . COUNTY - Douglas, Jackson, Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Umpqua NF, Rogue River NF, and Winema NF.

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Forest Wide Special Use Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 02/2017 Gretchen Smith Renewal for Water Scoping Start 09/21/2016 541-366-4146 Transmission Pipelines [email protected] CE s Description: Renewal of 32 special use permits to maintain and operate water transmission pipelines on the Rogue River- Siskiyou NF. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50236 Location: UNIT - Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest All Units. STATE - , Oregon. COUNTY - Del Norte, Siskiyou, Curry, Jackson, Josephine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Rogue River-Siskiyou NF.

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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Forest Wide Toilet - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 05/2017 Gretchen Smith Decommissioning - Facility management Scoping Start 09/21/2016 541-366-4196 CE [email protected] s Description: Site identified for this project are either low use, or already closed sites. This decommissioning and removal is part of the recreation and facilities master plan and will decrease the back log of deferred maintenance. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50272 Location: UNIT - Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Curry, Jackson, Josephine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Wide.

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Forest Wide Reissuance of 7 - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 02/2017 Gary Einck Access Road Special Use Scoping Start 09/26/2016 541-618-2037 Permits [email protected] CE Description: Reauthorization of current existing special use permits to use and maintain access roads for access to private property or for commercial use. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50508 Location: UNIT - Wild Rivers Ranger District, High Cascades Ranger District, Gold Beach Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Curry, Jackson, Josephine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest-wide. Forest-wide reissuance of - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Gary Einck Special Use Permits for Scoping Start 06/20/2017 541-618-2037 powerlines [email protected] CE Description: Four existing or expired special use permits for powerlines are up for renewal. These expired permits would be authorized for 20-year renewal terms. No new construction or additional ground disturbance is being authorized with this action. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51957 Location: UNIT - Ranger District, Wild Rivers Ranger District, High Cascades Ranger District. STATE - California, Oregon. COUNTY - Del Norte, Jackson, Josephine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. There are multiple locations spread across the forest.

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Gold Beach Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region

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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Gold Beach Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Danger Tree Management FS - Road management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Tina Lanier Road #3300. Scoping Start 06/08/2017 970-723-8204 CE [email protected] Description: The goal is to improve safety along Forest Service road 3300 for public and Forest Service employees. Danger trees that have the potential to fall onto the roadway will be felled and removed within approximately 200 feet on either side. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51941 Location: UNIT - Gold Beach Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Curry. LEGAL - T. 35 S., R. 13 W., Section 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 2, 7, & 36, T. 35 S., R. 12 W., Section 31, 30, 29, 20, 21, 16, 15, 11, 14, & 13. The road is located on the Gold Beach Ranger District, between the Myrtle Tree trailhead and the confluence of the Pine Grove/Illinois River, 22 miles from Gold Beach. Pine Grove Trail Reroute - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 08/2017 Tina Lanier CE Scoping Start 06/08/2017 970-723-8204 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Re-route north end of Pine Grove Trail #1170. Reconstruction will include brushing, culvert or trail bridge placements, treadwork, signing, and devices designed to limit motorize travel to single-track vehicles (e.g. motorcycles). Location: UNIT - Gold Beach Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T35S, R12W, S13-16, 22-14, 27. RF-38 Test Drilling - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Holly Witt CE 541-247-3688 comments- pacificnorthwest- siskiyou- [email protected] Description: Red Flat Nickel Corp. plans to drill 35 3-inch diameter holes to a depth of 50 feet to obtain core samples of minerals adjacent to existing roads. No new roads would be constructed. About 1200 feet of road would be brushed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41652 Location: UNIT - Gold Beach Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Curry. LEGAL - Township 37 South - Range 13 West - Sections 18, 19, 30, 31, and 32. Willamette Meridian. About 8 miles ESE of Gold Beach, Oregon, in the area known as Red Flat within the Hunter Creek and North Fork Pistol River watersheds. Access is via Hunter Creek Road (NFS 3680) to NFS 1703 road.

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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Gold Beach Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Shasta Agness Landscape - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:04/2018 06/2018 Matthew Timchak Restoration Project - Recreation management NOI in Federal Register 541-247-3624 EIS - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 06/14/2016 [email protected] - Vegetation management Est. DEIS NOA in Federal (other than forest products) Register 08/2017 - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: Improve or maintain the quality of unique forest habitats, accelerate late seral conditions, improve or restore aquatic and riparian habitat, and promote quality sustainable recreational opportunities; project-specific plan amendment proposed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49607 Location: UNIT - Gold Beach Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Curry. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located in Curry and Josephine County, Oregon, approximately 30 miles northeast of Gold Beach, Oregon, on the Gold Beach and Wild Rivers Ranger District. South Coast Lumber Hazel - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2017 05/2017 Gary Einck Camp Road Special Use Permit Est. Scoping Start 02/2017 541-618-2037 CE [email protected] Description: 5-year special use permit for approximately 2,500-ft temporary road reconstruction, w/ partial localized rocking. Gated access to do site prep, harvest, and reforestation on private land. Approx. 50, <50-yr-old trees removed. Would then decommission. Location: UNIT - Gold Beach Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Curry. LEGAL - Not Applicable. S12 T38S R12W, and S2 T39S R12W (WM); 1.5 miles north of Bosley Butte; Pistol River (171003120403). Sudden Oak Death treatment - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Tina Lanier CE (other than forest products) Scoping Start 06/06/2017 970-723-8204 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: SOD eradication treatments at six confirmed sites. Treatment entails injecting herbicide into tanoak to prevent tanoak sprouts on approximately 80 acres. Additional treatment entail cutting, piling, and burning known infected and adjacent tanoaks. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51947 Location: UNIT - Gold Beach Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Curry. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T 39 S, R 12 W, T 40 S, R. 12 W, T 40 S, R. 13 W, T 41 S, R. 12 W, and T 40 S, R. 12 W. Gold Beach Ranger District.

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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest High Cascades Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Big Pines Restoration - Forest products Completed Actual: 07/28/2017 08/2017 Jeff VonKienast EA - Fuels management 541-560-3440 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Variable density and radial thinning to remove encroaching Douglas-fir, white fir, and dense understory around large old trees, followed by underburning. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=33339 Location: UNIT - High Cascades Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Stands adjacent to Hwy 62 between Prospect and Union Cr, and adjacent to Hwy 230 from its junction with Hwy 62 up approx 5 miles. Upper Rogue Stream - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:12/2016 12/2016 Steven Brazier Restoration - Watershed management Scoping Start 06/08/2016 541-471-6766 CE [email protected] Description: Install instream log and boulder structures remove fish passage barriers to improve habitat quality for resident trout. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49629 Location: UNIT - High Cascades Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Abbott Creek, Kiter Creek, Needle Creek, and Woodruff Creek. Wizard #2 Mine Project - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Karla Gallegos EA 541-471-6708 [email protected] Description: The project would authorize mining a sulfur enriched clay mineral deposit (epithermal argillite) on approximately 5 acres of land for up to 10 years. There would be no vegetation removal. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38262 Location: UNIT - High Cascades Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - W½, NW¼, Sec. 13, T. 29 N., R. 4 E., W.M., Douglas Co., OR. About 18 miles north of Prospect, OR.

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest J. Herbert Stone Nursery (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region

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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest J. Herbert Stone Nursery (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region J. Herbert Stone Nursery - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:11/2016 11/2016 Shannon Downey Herbicide Use (other than forest products) Scoping Start 07/22/2016 541-618-2074 EA - Facility management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 09/2016 d.us Description: Authorize the use of modern Hesticides for use in the JHS Nursery's integrated pest management program to improve effectiveness, reduce environmental impacts, and increase worker and public health and safety. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45666 Location: UNIT - J. Herbert Stone Nursery. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. J Herbert Stone Nursery, located near Central Point, OR. Sewer Services - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 02/2017 Gary Einck Re-Issuance of Special Use Scoping Start 09/21/2016 541-618-2037 Permit [email protected] CE Description: Purpose is to re-issue a special use permit for operating and maintain a sewage collection system across the J. Herbert Stone Nursery. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50510 Location: UNIT - J. Herbert Stone Nursery. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T. 37 S., R. 2 W., Sec: 16 & 24.

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Powers Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Elk River Watershed - Land management planning Developing Proposal Expected:12/2017 02/2018 Michael Crotteau Restoration Planning Project - Recreation management Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 541-439-6201 EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants [email protected] - Vegetation management .us (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: This project proposes to: improve or maintain the quality of unique forest habitats; accelerate late seral conditions; improve or restore aquatic and riparian habitats; promote quality sustainable recreational opportunities; and reduce fuels. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50161 Location: UNIT - Powers Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Coos, Curry. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located in Curry and Coos Counties, Oregon, approximately 5 miles east of Port Orford, Oregon, on the Powers Ranger District.

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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R6 - Pacific Northwest Region one District) Alex Hole Exclosure - Grazing management Completed Actual: 07/11/2017 07/2017 Donna Mickley CE 303-275-5239 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: A fence (exclosure) will be placed at Alex Hole to exclude livestock access to the riparian area. An exclosure will improve riparian and watershed conditions. The exclosure will be designed using let-down features and will be placed seasonally. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51948 Location: UNIT - Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - NESE Sec 11 of T47N, R10W. Near Condrey Mountain along Siskiyou Crest in an area known as Alex Hole. Applegate Allotment - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:01/2018 01/2018 Mark Hocken Management Project Scoping Start 02/16/2017 541-899-3830 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 05/2017 Description: Grazing on federal lands will be evaluated. This effort would ensure updated information is provided for the sustained health of rangeland and forest ecosystems. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50473 Location: UNIT - Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. STATE - California, Oregon. COUNTY - Siskiyou, Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. There are 4 allotments within the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District being evaluated. These 4 allotments cover approximately 166,442 acres and straddle the Oregon/California border. Reroute - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Brian Long CE Scoping Start 06/05/2017 505-682-5311 [email protected] Description: DaKuBeTeDe trail, west side of Applegate lake needs to be rerouted. Total reroutes would be approximately 200%u2019 in length and would follow Forest Service Trail Design Parameters for a class 2 trail with a tread width of approximately 24 inches. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51936 Location: UNIT - Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Section 36. T. 40 S., R. 4 W. Willamette Meridian. West side of Applegate Lake located in Jackson County, Oregon.

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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R6 - Pacific Northwest Region one District) Lodge - Recreation management Completed Actual: 06/27/2017 06/2017 Gretchen Smith Renovation 541-366-4196 CE [email protected] s *UPDATED* Description: Mt. Ashland Ski Area proposes to remodel the main ski lodge. Changes to the exterior include enclosing the Poma and Juliet decks, remodeling the inside of the lodge to accommodate the increasing number of guests. No new ground disturbing activities Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51872 Location: UNIT - Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 40 S, Range 1 East, NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 21, Jackson County, Oregon. Mount Ashland Summit Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Brian Long CE Scoping Start 06/05/2017 505-682-5311 [email protected] Description: Incorporate approximately .9 mile of trail on Mount Ashland as part of the National Forest System trail network by signing the trail and adding the trail to maps, using existing ski runs, old road beds and the existing trail bed where possible.

Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51938 Location: UNIT - Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - NW ? and NE ? Section 21. T. 40 S., R. 1 E. Willamette Meridian. Mount Ashland Lodge, Jackson County, Oregon. The trail would start at the lodge and would terminate near the summit. Native plantings of forbs and - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2016 01/2017 Bonnie Allison shrubs at recreation sites. (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 12/2016 530-493-1758 CE [email protected] Description: Planting of approximately 500 native plants and forbs at Jackson Campground, Flumet Flat campground, and Turkey Ranch. Location: UNIT - Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Flumet Flat Campground, Turkey Ranch River Access Site, and Jackson Campground are all located on the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District.

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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R6 - Pacific Northwest Region one District) Palmer Creek Diversion - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 05/2017 Gretchen Smith Removal Scoping Start 09/26/2016 541-366-4196 CE [email protected] s Description: The project would remove a legacy channel spanning diversion dam (~3inch in height) at Palmer Creek, Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. The dam is not currently used for water diversion. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50262 Location: UNIT - Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T. 40 S., R. 3 W., Sec: 7. Perk's Cabin Defensible Space - Heritage resource In Progress: Expected:05/2017 05/2017 Gretchen Smith CE management Scoping Start 09/26/2016 541-366-4196 - Facility management [email protected] s Description: Proposed treatments to reduce hazardous fuel loadings around Perks Cabin to create a fuel break to protect the historical administrative site, enhancement of wildlife habitat, timbered stands, range conditions, and protect range improvements Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50279 Location: UNIT - Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Perk's Cabin. Upper Applegate Watershed - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2018 08/2018 Donald Boucher Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 08/02/2017 541-899-3840 EA - Vegetation management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *NEW LISTING* (other than forest products) Notice 11/2017 - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: Restore biological, physical, and chemical processes and functions to ensure the long-term ecological sustainability of the public lands in the Upper Applegate Watershed. This project is jointly proposed between BLM and FS. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52305 Location: UNIT - Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jackson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The 52,000 acre sixth field watershed is located in the Applegate Valley to the south of Ruch, Oregon.

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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R6 - Pacific Northwest Region one District) Weatherbee Mining Claim - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Karla Gallegos EA 541-471-6708 [email protected] Description: Placer mine, removing mineral deposit from an ancient channel (underground). Project would remove approximately 40 cubic yards of material per year. Removal process would primarily pick and shovel, using a winch to move material mid-slope. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38263 Location: UNIT - Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Siskiyou. LEGAL - T. 48 N., R. 10 W., Section 22, SW 1/4, Mt. Diablo Meridian, Siskiyou County, California. Elliott Creek, approximatley 10 miles south of Oregon/California border.

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Wild Rivers Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Cedar Gulch Mine - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:06/2016 07/2016 Kevin Johnson EIS NOI in Federal Register 541-471-6727 07/12/2011 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2015 Description: Previously known as Tracy Placer Mining Project (#9992). Prepare Supplemental EIS and environmental review of proposed Plan of Operations for placer mining less than 5 acres in the Sucker Creek watershed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=36336 Location: UNIT - Wild Rivers Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Josephine. LEGAL - T40S, R06W, Section 19. South bank of Sucker Creek, about 11 miles southeast of Cave Junction, Oregon. Within Riparian Reserve and Late Successional Reserve.

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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Wild Rivers Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Cleopatra Test Drilling - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Robert Shoemaker EA 541-471-6708 [email protected] Description: Red Flat Nickel Corp. plans to drill 59 3-inch diameter holes to a depth of 50 feet to obtain core samples of minerals in Curry County, Oregon. Equipment and personnel would be transported and removed via helicopter. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41908 Location: UNIT - Wild Rivers Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Curry. LEGAL - Primarily T41S-R10W- Sections 5-8, 17, 18; T41S-R11W-Sections 1, 12. About 10 miles WSW of O'Brien, Oregon. Generally between Baldface, Taylor, and Fall Creeks within the North Fork watershed, Curry County, Oregon. Illinois River Outfitter-Guide - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 05/2017 Gretchen Smith (Special Use) Permits Scoping Start 09/26/2016 541-366-4196 CE [email protected] s Description: Guided commercial outfitter/guiding service for rafting/paddling use on the Illinois River from March 1 thru June 30. Put in site is at Miami Bar below McCaleb's Ranch. Take out will be at the confluence of the Rogue River at Lower Oak Flat. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46962 Location: UNIT - Wild Rivers Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Josephine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Miami Bar to Lower Oak Flat (confluence with Rogue River). Upper Briggs Creek - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2017 11/2017 Matthew Paciorek EA - Vegetation management Scoping Start 05/20/2016 406-859-3211 (other than forest products) Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] - Fuels management Notice 04/2017 - Watershed management Description: Thinning and prescribed burning to promote vegetation diversity, preserve legacy pines and oaks, restore meadow habitat, and provide fire resiliency; decommission or storage of excess roads; fish passage improvement. Approx. 3500 acres affected. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45593 Location: UNIT - Wild Rivers Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Josephine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Upper Briggs Creek watershed, about 15 miles west of Grants Pass, OR.

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