Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2015 to 06/30/2015
Willamette National Forest
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region)
James Capurso
Aquatic Invasive Species order - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
to prevent the spread or
208-557-5780
Scoping Start 05/05/2014
introduction of aquatic invasive
jcapurso@fs.fed.us
species
Description: The purpose of this order is to prevent the spread or introduction of aquatic invasive plant or animal species.
CE
Public involvement is targeted for the Umatilla, Willamette, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie, Gifford Pinchot, and Colville
NFs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44360
Location:
UNIT - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region All Units. STATE - Oregon, Washington. COUNTY - Asotin, Clark,
Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, King, Klickitat, Lewis, Pend Oreille, Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish,
Stevens, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Baker, Clackamas, Douglas, Grant, Jefferson, Lane, Linn, Marion, Morrow,
Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wheeler. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Order will apply to all Forests in Region 6, however
targeted scoping is with the Umatilla, Gifford Pinchot, Mt. Baker/Snoqualmie, Willamette and Colville NFs tribal and
public scoping lists.
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Willamette National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Shari Monson
541-225-5243
smonson@fs.fed.us
Issuance of Priority Use
Outfitter and Guiding Special
Use Permits
- Special use management
CE
Description: The forest proposes to issue 2- 10 year priority use permits to outfitters and guides already under under special
use permit for operation in wilderness and non-wilderness.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45270
Location:
Completed
05/2015
UNIT - Willamette National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes, Klamath, Lane, Linn,
Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Willamette, Deschutes, Siuslaw and Mt Hood National Forests.
Willamette National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
Actual: 12/18/2014
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
EA
Willamette National Forest
2014 Lands Permits
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Willamette National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Riparian Weed Treatment
Project
Expected
Implementation
Jennifer Lippert
- Vegetation management
Completed
Actual: 11/19/2014
05/2015
541-225-6440
(other than forest products)
11/19/2014
jlippert@fs.fed.us
- Watershed management
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.
Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2015
Expected:05/2015
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2015
Penny Keen
503-854-4202
pkeen@fs.fed.us
Description: Renew three lands special use permits, Bureau of Reclamation Weather station, City of Idanha Water system, and
Breitenbush Hot Springs Mobile radio Service new term of 10 years. This is an administrative action no ground
disturbance will take place.
Location:
2014 Recreation Permits
UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bureau of
Reclamation Weather Station T.10S., R6E, SECTION 3
City of Idanha Waterline - T.10S., R6E. SECTION 22
Breitenbush Hot Spring Mobile Radio Service - T.9S., R7E. SECTION 16.
- Special use management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2015
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
Penny Keen
503-854-4202
pkeen@fs.fed.us
Description: Renew three recreation special use permits Detroit Lake Marina, Kanes Marina, and Chemeketans Club to a new
term of 10 years. This is an administrative action no ground disturbance will take place.
Location:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kanes
Marina T.10S., R6E, SECTION 2
Detroit Marina - T.10S., R6E. SECTION 1
Chemeketans Club - T.10S., R7E. SECTION 27
.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Bingham Fire Dozer Line
Rehabilitation
CE
Project Purpose
EA
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Darrin Neff
- Special area management
In Progress:
Expected:03/2015
04/2015
503-854-4219
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Scoping Start 02/05/2015
daneff@fs.fed.us
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: This project will repair a section of the Bingham Fire dozer line by removing up to 30 trees of the pushed and
pulled from the site to be used in fish restoration projects. Remaining pushed/pulled trees will be scattered to
mimic surrounding stand.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45889
UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The legal
location is T11S, R7 1/2E, Section 27.
Lynise Medley
- Land management planning
In Progress:
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
503-854-4228
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Comment Period Public Notice
lmedley@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
01/26/2015
- Vegetation management
(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 LateSuccessional Reserve.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38487
Location:
City of Detroit Water System
Update
Decision
Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Location:
Buck Tule
Planning Status
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.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/04/2011
CE
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
Penny Keen
503-854-4202
pkeen@fs.fed.us
Description: Fence to be installed around water building on Breitenbush Rd. Install emergency drainline from water storage
tank. Reissue special use permit.
Location:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
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
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Project Purpose
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Bradford Peterson
07/2015
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:06/2015
503-854-3894
- Heritage resource
Scoping Start 01/12/2015
bcpeterson@fs.fed.us
management
- Road management
Description: Installation of a road closure device, such as a gate, at the 2233-635 road. Installation of educational signage at
two locations in the vicinity.
Location:
McCoy Motorized Rec. Area
Improvements 2014-2015
Decision
Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
FS Rd 2233-635/Outerson Mtn
Traffic Control
CE
Planning Status
UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T.10S. R.7E.
Sec. 09.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Bradford Peterson
503-854-3894
bcpeterson@fs.fed.us
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:
Meadow Enhancement
UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. Multiple locations within the McCoy
Motorized Recreation Area.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 12/19/2014
05/2015
CE
Daryl Whitmore
503-854-4225
dwhitmore@fs.fed.us
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:
Str8 Thinning Restoration
CE
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.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/28/2013
Expected:04/2015
09/2015
Sue Crowder
503-854-4204
sjcrowder@fs.fed.us
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:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
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.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Air Thin Project
Project Purpose
- Forest products
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2014
Expected:08/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
03/2016
Shadie Nimer
541-822-7271
snimer@fs.fed.us
Description: The project proposes to commercially thin one stand that is 28 acres. The stand is 60 years old with Douglas fir
being the primary species. The stand consist of an estimated 140 trees per acre with an average diameter of 17.0
inches.
Location:
Blue River Upper Compound
Administrative Site Disposal
Decision
McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Planning Status
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R6E, Sections 9,
10, 15, & 16. The project area is located at the McKenzie Airstrip and can be accessed by Forest road 2600320.
- Facility management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 05/14/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 05/2015
Expected:09/2015
10/2015
Shane Kamrath
541-822-7233
skamrath@fs.fed.us
Description: The sale of the site which consists of six structures, a paved road, gravel driveways and roads, paved and
graveled parking and loading areas, a gravel stockpile, and timber/vegetation areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38416
Location:
Cingular-Mt. Hagan Tower
Upgrades &
Generator/Propane Tank
Installation
CE
- Special use management
- Facility management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Shari Monson
541-225-6424
smonson@fs.fed.us
Description: Complete updates needed to upgrade to LTE capacity of existing Cingular/AT&T tower at Mt. Hagen,
including the removal of 2 existing antennas, placement of 4 new antennas, and installation of a generator and
propane tank.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43946
Location:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Section 21; T16S, R4E;
W.M. Lane County. Forest road 2620-130.
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Section 35, T. 16S.,
R.3E. Mt. Hagan, McKenzie River District of the Willamette National Forest.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Cub Thin Project
CE
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Forest products
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/14/2014
Expected:05/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
07/2015
Shadie Nimer
541-822-7271
snimer@fs.fed.us
Description: The project proposes to commercially thin two stands for a total of 65 acres. The units are second-growth stands
that are approximately 42 years old. The units would be harvested with ground base and skyline equimpmnet.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43947
Location:
Delta A Cabin Improvements
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R7E, Section 6;
T15S, R7E, Section 31. Cub Thin Project is located on Forest Service road 2653760 and 2653762.
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
- Forest products
Denise Mercer
541-822-7224
dmercer@fs.fed.us
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/26/2015
Expected:06/2015
07/2015
Shadie Nimer
541-822-7271
snimer@fs.fed.us
Description: This project would remove floral greens: beargrass, salal, fern fronds, and vine maple/ceanothus sticks. This
would occur on approximately 28,523 acres of the McKenzie River Ranger District. The sell of these products will
be done under permits.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46393
Location:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
05/2015
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cabin
on lot 8/9 of the Delta A Recreation Residence Tract at 55217 Delta Drive.
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:04/2015
Description: The proposed project would authorize modification (installation of half bathroom) of cabin on lot 8/9 of the Delta A
recreation residence tract. Modification would include installation of new transmission lines for existing water and
septic.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46317
Location:
Flat Country Floral Greens
Project
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2015
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - T14S,R7E Sec
31-33; T15S,R6E Sec 1,12,13,24-26,35,36; T15S,R7E Sec 3-9,15-22,27-34; T16S,R6E Sec 1,2,11-13;
T16S,R7E Sec 4-9,16-18. The project area is bounded by Forest roads 2664 (Robinson Cr.) to the north,
2657640/835 to the east, 2647 (Cupola Rd.) to the south and Hwy 126 on the west.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Flat Top Thin
Project Purpose
- Forest products
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2014
Expected:08/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2016
Shadie Nimer
541-822-7271
snimer@fs.fed.us
Description: The project proposes to commercially thin a 60 year old stand that is 70 acres. In addition to the thinning,
approximately 10-15% of the stand will have gaps ranging in size from one to three acres.
Location:
French Pete Creek Crossing
Repair
Decision
McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Planning Status
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R6E, Section 17
& 20. Project area is off Forest road 2643410.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/22/2013
Expected:05/2015
07/2015
CE
Edward Cross
541-822-7231
etcross@fs.fed.us
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:
Goose EIS 2015
EIS
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.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Fuels management
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
04/30/2014
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 03/2015
Expected:07/2015
09/2015
Elysia Retzlaff
541-822-7214
elysiamretzlaff@fs.fed.u
s
Description: The Goose Project proposes to commercially harvest and reduce fuels on approximately 2,452 acres on the
Willamette National Forest near the community of McKenzie Bridge, Oregon.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45853
Location:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T 16S R 5E Sec: 1-5,
9-16, 24. T 16S R 6E Sec: 3-11, 13-25. T 16S R 7E 18, 19, 30. The Goose Project area is located on the
McKenzie River Ranger District within the Upper McKenzie Watershed (5th field). It is located in the McKenzie
Bridge Community.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Green Mountain Project
EIS
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
04/11/2014
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 06/2015
Expected:11/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
04/2016
James Rudisill
541-822-2703
jamesrudisill@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposes to thin ~3,003 acres (3.0% of the Project Area) and regenerate ~324 acres (0.3% of the Project Area) of
forests across a sum of approximately 3,327 acres within the Green Mountain Project Area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40858
Location:
King Castle Reroute
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).
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/24/2014
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
Edward Cross
541-822-7231
etcross@fs.fed.us
Description: A project to reroute a 1.25 Mi. of the King Caslte trail (Tr. No. 4326) to maintain the trails general character. This
project would require removing brush, disturbing the ground (18-22%u201D wide), and removing trees less than
12 inches dbh.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43949
Location:
LangDam Project
EA
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R5E, Sec. 28
& 21. King's Castle, McKenzie River District, Willamette National Forest.
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 07/07/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 09/2015
Expected:02/2016
06/2016
Shadie Nimer
541-822-7271
snimer@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposes to commercially thin timber stands up to 120 years of age on approximately 733 acres. The purpose and
need for this project is to improve stand conditions in terms of density and structure, and maintain stand health and
vigor.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41223
Location:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Section 22-26, 35, &
36, T16S, R4E; Sections 24, 25, & 36, T16S, R4.5E; Sections 19, 20, 27-35, T16S, R5E; and Sections 4 & 5,
T17S, R5E. The project area is located around Forest road 1900,1900408, and 1900411; north of Cougar
Reservoir.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Lookout Mountain Meadow
Restoration
CE
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Ruby Seitz
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
541-822-7256
- Vegetation management
ruseitz@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: The purpose of this project is to restore native meadow habitat by cutting and girdling small diameter trees, and
subsequently implementing a prescribed fire across an approximately 347-acre project area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43955
Location:
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T15S, R6E, Sections
31, 32; T16S, R6E, Section 6. Lookout Mountain Meadow.
Edward Cross
541-822-7231
etcross@fs.fed.us
Lost Creek, Tamolitch Valley
and Roaring River Bridge
Replacements
- Recreation management
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:
Lower South Fork McKenzie
River Enhancement Project
CE
Expected:05/2015
07/2015
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.
Kate Meyer
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:10/2015
06/2016
541-822-7230
- Vegetation management
Est. Scoping Start 02/2015
kmmeyer@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
Description: Using heavy equipment, stream channels would be reconstructed, up to 1,500 pieces of large wood would be
placed along stream channels, gravel would be placed to improve spawning, and boardwalks, water crossings, and
trails would be constructed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43959
Location:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/22/2013
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S R4E Sections
23,24; T16S R4.5E Sections 24,25; T16S R5E Sections 19,30,31. Lower South Fork McKenzie River.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
MRRS Thin Project
CE
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Forest products
- Fuels management
Completed
Actual: 01/26/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2015
Shadie Nimer
541-822-7271
snimer@fs.fed.us
Description: To commercially thin a 80 year old stand that is 56 acres. The stand will include a one-1 acre gap and 30 acres of
skips. The purpose of this project is to reduce ladder fuels, manage camping, and improve the security adjacent to
Ranger Station.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44476
Location:
McKenzie River Trail Reroute
Project
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R06E; Sections
17 & 18. The MRRS Thin Project is located at the 53 mile point on the south side of Hwy 126 that is adjacent
to the McKenzie River Ranger Station (MRRS).
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2015
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
CE
Edward Cross
541-822-7231
etcross@fs.fed.us
Description: A project to reroute several sections of the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail (No. 3507). Sections of the
trail were constructed too steep, resulting in trenching and erosion. Other sections of the trail are too close to the
McKenzie River.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43956
Location:
Muskee Thin Project
CE
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T15S,R6E,Sec. 14, 13,
24, 26 & T16S,R6E,Sec.11, 10, 9, 17, 18 & T14S,R7E,Sec. 5,8,17,30,31. McKenzie River Trail.
- Forest products
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/14/2014
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
Shadie Nimer
541-822-7271
snimer@fs.fed.us
Description: The project proposes to commercially thin three 43 year old stands, one is 42 acres, 16 acres, and 9 acres. In
addition to the thinning, approximately 10-15% of the stand will have gaps ranging in size from one to three acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43950
Location:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T14S, R7E, Section 29
& 32. Project area is on Forest Service roads 2664510 and 2664508.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Ollie Thin Project
- Forest products
CE
*NEW LISTING*
EA
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
04/2016
Shadie Nimer
541-822-7271
snimer@fs.fed.us
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T15S, R7E, Sections 7,
8, 17, & 18. Project area is on Forest roads 2657830 & 2657834.
Shane Kamrath
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
541-822-7233
- Special use management
skamrath@fs.fed.us
- Road management
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:
Prescribed Fire in Wilderness:
Scott Mountain
Expected:06/2015
Project Contact
Description: The project proposes to commercially thin a 65 year old stand that is 52 acres. In addition to the thinning,
approximately 10-15% of the stand will have gaps ranging in size from one to three acres.
Location:
Power Plant Bypass Road
Realignment
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2014
Expected
Implementation
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T 15 S R 6 E, SEC 1 &
12. Trailbridge Reservoir.
- Fuels management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 01/09/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 03/2015
Expected:07/2015
10/2015
Matt Peterson
541-225-6421
mbpeterson@fs.fed.us
Description: The project would use prescribed fire in the Mt. Washington Wilderness area to modify vegetation and fuels to
sufficiently reduce the threats to values outside of wilderness in order to allow fire to play a more natural role within
wilderness.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/landmanagement/resourcemanagement/?cid=stelprdb5383417
Location:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - The legal description for
the project area is T15S, R07E, sections 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 34, 35, 36; T15S, R07½ E, sections 21, 22, 26, 27, 28,
33, 34; and T16S, R07E, sections 2 and 3. The project area includes the Mt. Washington Wilderness area on the
McKenzie River Ranger District.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Sand Mountain Trail Repair and - Recreation management
Reroute
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/24/2014
Expected:04/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2015
CE
Saren Whitney
541-822-7243
slwhitney@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to reconstruct portions of the Sand Mountain Lookout trail. Trees (<12 in) along the trail prism would
and trail tread would be cut. The old trail would require a series of check dams placed to slow sediment and fill in
the old trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43958
Location:
Scott Creek Cabin Septic
Repair
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T14S R7.5E Section 1.
Sand Mountain.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 02/27/2015
03/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: The proposed project would authorize repair and improvement of a failed septic system for lot #23 of the Scott
Creek Recreation Residence Tract.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46189
Location:
Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
and Restoration Project 2014
Denise Mercer
541-822-7224
dmercer@fs.fed.us
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lot is
#23 of the Scott Creek Recreation Residence Tract at 59611 McKenzie Hwy (RD 126-560).
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
CE
Actual: 04/24/2014
05/2015
Penny Harris
541-822-7265
pjharris@fs.fed.us
Description: Browse would be cut back to enhance forage for elk and deer. Wildlife trees and down wood would be created to
enhance habitat for cavity excavators, nesters, bats, amphibians, mammals, fungi, arthropods, bryophytes and
other organisms.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43892
Location:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - T14S R7E Sec. 7,
18; T14S R6E Sec. 13; T15S R6E Sec. 12, 13, 25; T15S R7E Sec. 18, 30; T16S R4E Sec. 22; T16S R5E Sec. 4,
5, 8, 9, 31; T16S R6E Sec. 17; T16S R7E Sec. 29, 33; T18S R6E Sec. 32. Across the McKenzie River Ranger
District in both Lane and Linn Counties.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
and Restoration Projects 2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/07/2014
Expected:05/2015
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - T14SR7E S
18&19; T15SR6E S 2-4,10,11,14,22,23,25; T15SR7E S 8,17,18,30; T16SR4E S 22,23,27,28,33,34; T16SR5E S
4-9; T16SR6E S 23,25,26,36; T16SR7E S 31; T17SR5E S 28,29,33; T18R4E S 1-4,8,10,11,14,17. Recently
commercially thinned units, old plantations with low conifer stocking and the McKenzie Airstrip.
- Forest products
CE
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/26/2015
Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/15/2014
CE
Shadie Nimer
541-822-7271
snimer@fs.fed.us
Expected:05/2015
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2015
Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
karowell@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposing to reroute 1200 feet of unsustainable trail, rebuild four trail bridges and build one new bridge.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46199
Location:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
08/2015
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T14S, R6E Sections 30,
31, & 36. Forest roads 1500618, 1500735 & 1500734.
Middle Fork Trail Improvements - Recreation management
Project
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:06/2015
Description: The Wolf Boughs project would remove approximately one hundred thirty-one tons (62,000 pounds) of coniferous
boughs over 123 acres, under contracts or permits.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46401
Location:
Willamette National Forest
Penny Harris
541-822-7265
pjharris@fs.fed.us
Description: This project consist of: 738 acres of browse cutback, 34 acres of Early Seral Habitat restoration, 26 acres of
prescribe burning, 1529 Wildlife Trees to create and 2050 Down Wood trees to fall. Implementation would be 2015
& 2016.
Location:
Wolf Boughs Project
Project Contact
UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T24S R4E Sec.11 and T24S
R5E Sec.18,28. Project location is approximately 30 miles SE of the town of Oakridge. Near Indigo Springs
Campground.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Outlook Landscape Diversity
Project
EA
Project Purpose
Decision
Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Allen Hambrick
- Special area management
In Progress:
Expected:02/2016
07/2016
541-782-5217
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Scoping Start 01/14/2013
afhambrick@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal
- Vegetation management
Notice 10/2015
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: Commercial thinning and fuels reduction on 4300 ac. of plantations; 110 mi. of road maintenance, closure of 130
mi. of road; special habitat restoration; 260 ac. of early-seral habitat maintenance/creation; snag creation, noxious
weed abatement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40122
Location:
Staley Creek Stream
Restoration
Planning Status
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.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
John Dixon
541-782-5208
jdixon@fs.fed.us
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:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
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 2134244. This is located at approximately the 1.7 mile mark on Forest Road 2134.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Upper Little Fall LSR Density
Management Project
EA
Project Purpose
2014 Sweet Home White Oak
Enhancement Project
Decision
Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Kenneth Barbee
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:01/2016
03/2016
541-782-5233
- Vegetation management
Comment Period Public Notice
kbarbee02@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
02/26/2015
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: The Middle Fork Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest proposes density management on about 1720
acres of young plantations located in the Little Fall Creek subwatershed.The project would include the
reconstruction of existing roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43203
Location:
Willamette National Forest
Planning Status
UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T17S, R1E, Sections 47,9,17,18, T17S, R2E, Sections 1-3,10, and 11 of the Willamette Meridian. This area is in the Little Fall Creek
fifth-field watershed located approximately 16 miles northeast of the city of Lowell.
Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/10/2014
CE
Expected:04/2015
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2015
Alice Smith
541-367-9215
acsmith@fs.fed.us
Description: Release established oak trees and propagate new oak trees from collected acorns from the site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44520
Location:
UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. There are
two stands one near Two Girls Creek and the other near Moose Creek. Both stands are in the South Santiam
watershed.
Tiffany Young
Big Game Forage Enhancement - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
(Canyon and Owl Creek
928-368-5111
Scoping Start 03/11/2013
Watersheds)
tayoung@fs.fed.us
Description:
CE
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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41514
Location:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Canyon and
Owl Creek Watersheds.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Jonathan Meier
541-367-3557
jmeier02@fs.fed.us
Cascadia Day Use Forest Plan
Amendment and Site
Development
- Land management planning
EA
Description: Proposed Forest Plan amendment to change about 10 ac. of an administrative site MA 13B to Developed
Recreation MA 12a. Also, construct parking area for 8-10 vehicles, plant low-maintenance landscaping, and
construct ADA interpretive tail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41511
Location:
Cool Soda
EA
CE
06/2015
UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T 13 S, R 2 E, Section 36.
South Santiam Watershed.
UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T13S, R4E, Sections 1, 1114, 24 and 25; T13S, R5E, Sections 3-10, 14-22, 28-30. In north eastern portion of the South Santiam
watershed. About 30 miles east of Sweet Home, Oregon.
Amanda Colton
- Regulations, Directives,
On Hold
N/A
N/A
541-367-3540
Orders
arcolton@fs.fed.us
- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
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:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
Expected:03/2015
Anita Leach
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
06/2015
541-367-9218
- Forest products
agleach@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Implement vegetation-related projects from Cool Soda All Lands Restoration Proposal. Thin 545 ac. of young
stands, regen 71 ac. for noble fir boughs, regen 14 acres in mature stand, fuel treatments, special forest products,
traditional resources
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43264
Location:
Menagerie Seasonal Closure
Boundary Change for Species
Protection
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/05/2015
UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T13S, R4E, Sections. 14,
15, 22 and 23. Menagerie Wilderness.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Moose Creek and Quartzville
Dispersed Sites Project
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/14/2013
Expected:05/2015
05/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T13S, R3E, Sections 27
and 34. T11S, R4E, Sections 25-28 and 33-34. Along Moose Mtn. Road (2027) 1/8 mile from the junction with
Highway 20 and Moose Creek Rd (2025), approximately 1 mile from beginning of road. Various sites along
Quartzville Creek.
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2015
Expected:08/2015
09/2015
Penny Keen
503-854-4202
pkeen@fs.fed.us
Description: Granting right-of-way to ODOT for Sheep Creek bridge replacement on highway 20.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46426
Location:
Re-route of Road 2041
Jonathan Meier
541-367-3557
jmeier02@fs.fed.us
Description: Closing large dispersed sites that have been consistent problem areas for illegal camping, dumping of trash,
improper waste disposal, and natural resource degradation. Sites will remain open for day use activities and
increased day access to water.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46292
Location:
ODOT Right of Way
Project Contact
UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T13S, R5E,
Section 28 at milepost 56.64 on Highway 20 where Sheep Creek crosses the highway.
- Road management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/05/2015
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
Daniel Matthews
541-367-3812
danielwmatthews@fs.fe
d.us
Description: Relocate about 500-600 feet of road 2041 where its alignment has shifted due to an active slide. Replace and
realign 5-6 foot culvert. Remove rock from the abandoned portion of road and use on relocated portion.
Decommission abandoned roadbed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46428
Location:
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Milepost
11.1 on the 2041 road.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Smith Prairie Meadow
Maintenance
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/09/2011
Expected:05/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
05/2015
CE
Tiffany Young
928-368-5111
tayoung@fs.fed.us
Description: Enhance and maintain meadow complex by reducing encroachment of conifers (remove saplings under 4 inches),
seed collection, girdling 1-2 trees/acre under 12 inches DBH and falling 1 tree/acre for down wood.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36704
Location:
Special Forest Product Sales
SHRD 2015
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.
- Forest products
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/18/2015
Expected:06/2015
07/2015
CE
Lindsay Anderson
541-367-3485
landerson02@fs.fed.us
Description: Hand gathering of a variety of special forest products within road prism and up to within 450 feet or roads open to
public access.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45269
Location:
Trout Creek
EA
*NEW LISTING*
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 150 Feet
either side of roads open to public on Sweet Home Ranger District.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Description: TBD
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 03/2015
Expected:09/2016
06/2017
Anita Leach
541-367-9218
agleach@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46279
Location:
UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Trout
Creek, Moose Creek and portions of Canyon Creek within the South Santiam watershed.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
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status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited
bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
04/02/2015 08:59 pm MT
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Willamette National Forest