Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2020 to 06/30/2020 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 Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:12/2021 12/2021 Nancy Rusho 228, subpart A Orders DEIS NOA in Federal Register 202-731-9196 EIS 09/13/2018 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2021 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 will be applicable to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the United States Mining Law.
Willamette National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Willamette Forest Meadow - Special area management In Progress: Expected:04/2020 05/2020 Allen Hambrick Restoration - Vegetation management Scoping Start 12/16/2019 541-782-5217 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The project is to conduct meadow restoration at 90 identified sites, and similar unidentified sites where restoration needs become known and treatments fall within the same scope of work, on Detroit, Sweet Home, McKenzie River, and Middle Fork RDs. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56479 Location: UNIT - Willamette National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas, Lane, Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These meadows are forest wide in scope and most can be seen on the maps provided. Contact for more location information.
Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Divide - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:06/2021 09/2021 Lynise Medley EA - Forest products Scoping Start 03/16/2020 503-854-4228 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management Est. Comment Period Public (other than forest products) Notice 12/2020 Description: This project would commercially harvest about 2011 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 8 miles SE of Detroit. Dry Beard - Forest products Completed Actual: 03/16/2020 05/2020 Lynise Medley EA - Road management 503-854-4228 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Project will commercially thin approximately 1350 acres of second growth forest in the Headwaters North Santiam Watershed. Road storage, road decommissioning and bridge replacement or repair is included in the project. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53556 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located south of the North Santiam River, east of Detroit Lake and north of FS Road 10 in the Headwaters North Santiam Watershed. Oregon Parks and Recreation - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2020 12/2020 Penny Keen Department Special Use Permit Est. Scoping Start 04/2020 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 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.
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Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Sportsman's Thin - Forest products In Progress: Expected:10/2020 10/2020 Joseph Elliott CE Scoping Start 12/16/2019 503-854-3897 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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. Stahlman Summer Home - Fuels management Completed Actual: 01/23/2020 03/2020 Chris Mushrush Hazardous Fuels Reduction 503-854-3220 CE [email protected] ov *UPDATED* Description: This project proposes to create defensible space around the Stahlman Summer Homes through various treatments, including brush reduction, commercial sales, and using the downed logs for fish habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56217 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - 10S 5E sec 12, 13, 14. Surrounding Stahlman Summer Homes. Tumble-Parkett Fall and Leave - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:04/2020 07/2020 Dave Klug CE Scoping Start 05/20/2019 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.
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 2019 McKenzie River RD Trail - Recreation management Completed Actual: 03/12/2020 04/2020 Jon Erickson Improvement 541-822-7238 CE jonathan.erickson@usd a.gov *NEW LISTING* Description: Commissioning the user trail between Big Lake YC and the PCT while closing and rehabing the user trail from Big Lake YC to Patjens Lake Trail and (2) closing and rehabing the 0.8-mile user trail between Obsidian Trail 3528 and Scott Trail 3531. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57828 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T.13S., R.7 1/2E. Section 11 S, Willamette Meridian T.16S., R.8E., Section 5 N, Willamette Meridian . AOG Danger Tree Removal - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 03/09/2020 06/2020 Floyd Comer (DTR) (other than forest products) 541 822-7203 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to remove danger trees from a 2 acre area that is approximately 80 years of age. The location of the project is in the WUI (Blue River Wildland Urban Interface) surrounding the Assembly of God property. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57402 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R4E, Section 22. The proposed area is located off Hwy 126 at the 4.2 mile post. Andres Thin Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2020 05/2020 Guillermo Vera CE - Fuels management Scoping Start 02/14/2020 541 822-7257 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* ov Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 43 acres located in three stands that are approximately 60 years old. Treatments would include 43 acres of commercial thinning. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57668 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T15S, R05E, Sec 31; and T16S, R05E, Sec 06. The proposed project areas are located off Forest Service Road 1500130 and 1500134 (Stand #1 and Stand #2).
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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 West Campground - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Dave Sanders Improvement Project 541-822-7234 CE [email protected] Description: improve public safety by widening the turning radius of the campground access road at the turn around loop and to provide parking slots that are located off of the existing drivable portion of the access road. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51234 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big Lake Campground, Willamette National Forest. Blue Pool Parking Lot - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2020 01/2021 Dean Schlichting EA Scoping Start 03/13/2018 541-822 7214 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. Comment Period Public Notice 04/2020 d.us Description: Build a parking lot and overflow parking at the Blue Pool Trailhead on the McKenzie River trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53543 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Blue Pool Trail Head on the 655 road 1/2 mile north of Hwy 126. The legal description for the project area is: T15S, R6E Section 1, Willamette Meridian, Linn County, Oregon. Boulder Creek Bridge - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2020 04/2020 Jon Erickson Replacement Scoping Start 03/27/2020 541-822-7238 CE jonathan.erickson@usd a.gov *NEW LISTING* Description: To replace the footbridge that crosses Boulder Creek on the McKenzie National Recreation Trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57944 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Where the McKenzie River trail crosses Boulder Creek T.16S, R.6E. Section 1 W, Willamette Meridian.
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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Casa - Forest products Completed Actual: 03/17/2020 07/2020 Floyd Comer CE - Facility management 5418227203 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to remove trees across approximately 2 acres of an area that is 65 years of age. Treatment will provide a safe and adequate space for an administration facility to accomplish resource goals. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57447 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T.16S., R.06E., Section 17, Willamette Meridian. The proposed project areas is located off Highway 126 at mile point 52, and the project is located southeast of the McKenzie River Ranger Station. Fawn Thin - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2020 06/2020 Guillermo Vera CE - Vegetation management Scoping Start 01/14/2020 541 822-7257 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* (other than forest products) ov Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 74 acres located in two stands that are approximately 60 years old. Treatments would include 60 acres of commercial thinning, 7 acres of gaps and 7 acres left unharvested. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57533 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T14S., R6E., Sections 29-32. The proposed project areas are located off Forest Service Road 1500000. Flat Country - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2020 10/2020 Dean Schlichting EIS - Road management DEIS NOA in Federal Register 541-822 7214 [email protected] *UPDATED* 01/31/2020 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal d.us Register 05/2020 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.
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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Olallie Mountain Reroute - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Edward Cross CE 541-822-7231 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: A project to reroute approximately a mile of the Olallie Mountain Trail (Tr. No. 4100). The Olallie Mountain Trail is a Class 3 Pack and Saddle trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51244 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ollalie Mountain Trail, T18S, R6E, Sec 2 & 3. Three Sisters Wildfire Risk - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:06/2020 07/2020 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. Tut Thin - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2020 05/2020 Guillermo Vera CE - Vegetation management Scoping Start 01/14/2020 541 822-7257 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* (other than forest products) ov Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 60 acres located in two stands that are approximately 60 years old. Treatments would include 60 acres of commercial thinning. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57534 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T18S., R5E., Sections 11-12.
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 Bear Mountain Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Molly Juillerat CE - Vegetation management 541-782-5350 (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: These meadows were identified as needing restoration to prevent the loss of high elevation meadows. The meadows total 200 acres and are being encroached upon by conifers. Conifer 11%u201D dbh or less would be cut, piled and burned. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51783 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T23S and T24S, R5E, Section 33, 4 and 5. Approximately six miles west of Diamond Peak. 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. Bunchgrass Trail Connection - Recreation management Completed Actual: 02/26/2020 06/2020 Kevin Rowell CE 541-782-5305 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: A single track connection between the Bunchgrass segment of the Eugene to Crest Trail (3559) and the Fuji Mountain Trail is needed to give mountain off-road bicyclists a legal non-wilderness option to access the Waldo Basin. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53690 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T22S, R5.5E, Sec 9. Approximately, 15 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 Cowhorn Trail Cutoff - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2020 06/2020 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. Home of Community Nature - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A McKenzie Jensen Special Use Permit 503-622-2026 CE [email protected] .us Description: The SUP for this area has expired. There is a need to renew the SUP. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53679 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T21S, R3E, sec 8. Approximately, one mile northeast of the Oakridge Airport. Huckleberry Campground/Trail - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:06/2020 07/2020 Kevin Rowell Expansion and Forest Plan - Recreation management Comment Period Public Notice 541-782-5305 Amendment #59 12/04/2018 [email protected] EA Description: This project would establish a campground, increase the trail system for motorcyclists, add a staging area for *UPDATED* motorcycle users and expand the parking area at the Huckleberry Flats OHV area, and amend the Forest Plan for 10 acres from 14a to 12a. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55164 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Township 20S, Range 4E, Sections 7 and 18 of the Willamette Meridian, Lane County, Oregon. approximately 5 miles north of Oakridge, Oregon.
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Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Indian Creek Bridge and Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2020 06/2020 Kevin Rowell Reroute Scoping Start 05/24/2019 541-782-5305 CE [email protected] 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. 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:05/2020 06/2020 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 Oakridge Water Treatment - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A McKenzie Jensen Special Use Permit Renewal 503-622-2026 CE [email protected] .us *UPDATED* Description: The Oakridge Water Treatment Plant is requesting a renewal of their existing Special Use Authorization MIF 38 for liquid waste treatment that will expire 12/2021. This action is administrative in nature and would reauthorize the SUP. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56028 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - NW1/4 SE1/4 Section 18, T21S, R3E, NE1/4 NE1/4 Section 21, T21S, R3E. Approximately two miles of east of the Middle Fork Ranger Station office along the Middle Fork of the Willamette River. Salt Creek Falls Recreation - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2020 06/2020 McKenzie Jensen Maintenance Project - Facility management Scoping Start 05/09/2018 503-622-2026 CE [email protected] .us Description: The trails and railings are deteriorating and failing. Replacement and maintenance is needed. There is also a small bridge replacement needed over Diamond Creek a the upper end of the Diamond Creek Falls Trail loop. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53681 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T23S, R5.5E, Sec 4. Approximately, 15 miles East of Oakridge along highway 58. Slick Creek Bridge - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2020 06/2020 Kevin Rowell Replacement Scoping Start 05/24/2019 541-782-5305 CE [email protected] 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.
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Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Wall Thin - under Good - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2020 06/2020 Robert Mickey Neighbor Authority Scoping Start 05/24/2019 503-854-3897 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The identified stands are densely stocked, ranging between 50 and 65 years of age. The overarching goal is to produce a healthy and vigorously growing stand for future management activity. Stands would be thinned at variable densities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56027 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T20S, R4E, Section 26 SE. Approximately seven miles east of Oakridge, OR near Forest Service Road 24. Whitebark Pine Planting - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A Sally Christensen CE (other than forest products) 541-496-4194 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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:01/2021 02/2021 Jonathan Tucker EIS - Heritage resource NOI in Federal Register 5417825346 jonathan.tucker@usda. *UPDATED* management 06/17/2019 - Special area management Est. DEIS NOA in Federal gov - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Register 06/2020 - 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 Calapooia Steelhead Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2020 06/2020 Lance Gatchell Enhancement - Watershed management Scoping Start 10/25/2018 541-367-3628 CE [email protected] Description: The project will increase stream resilience, hydrologic function and improve spawning, rearing, and forage habitat for Upper Willamette Winter Steelhead in the upper Calapooia River.~19 trees will be tipped or fallen into the stream. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53455 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Calapooia River beginning at the Forest boundary for ~1 mile upstream.
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Willamette National Forest Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Quartzville-Middle Santiam - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2021 06/2021 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 12/2020 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. Quartzville-Middle Santiam - Watershed management Developing Proposal Lance Gatchell Fish Passage Project Est. Scoping Start 03/2020 541-367-3628 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The project proposes the removal and replacement of 5 undersized culverts that are currently barriers to upstream fish migration with structures that allow upstream and downstream passage for all aquatic organisms. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57916 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T. 11S., R. 4E., Sec. 2, 3, 10, 34 and 25. The 5 culverts are located in the north end of the Sweet Home Ranger District in the Quartzville Creek-Green Peter Lake watershed approximately 15 miles from Sweet Home, OR.
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