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The Umatilla National Forest is involved in dozens of activities every year.
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA), published quarterly, makes it easier for you to keep track of and participate in our planning efforts. It lists all the projects we will be working on in the coming months. There is a contact person listed for each project that you can get in touch with for additional information.
If you have any comments about this web page or would like to be added to an e-mail list to be notified when the Umatilla National Forest project information is updated, please send a message to cindy.sundblad@usda.gov.
Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Umatilla National Forest that will soon begin or are currently undergoing environmental
analysis and documentation. It provides information so that you can become
aware of and indicate your interest in specific proposals. We encourage your
early and ongoing involvement in any proposals of interest to you.
To restore resilience in dry upland forests by protecting old trees, reducing surface fuels, reducing overall forest density, and shifting composition from intolerant to fire tolerant species. Improve habitat for huckleberry.
Land Management Plan revision for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman (excluding Hells Canyon NRA) National Forests, which will provide management direction on approximately 4.9 million acres of public lands.
Bluewood proposes to enhance their user experience through replacement of an aging lift, lodge renovations, overnight lodging development, mountain bike trail development, ski run improvements and construction, and snowmaking installation.
The Ellis Project is being developed to improve wildlife habitat, restore resiliency against insect/disease and wildfire, protect values at risk, provide timber products, and enhance public and traditional land uses.
There is a need to complete repairs initiated after the 2020 flood and resurfacing the existing 8 miles of asphalt pavement to provide a smooth-running surface for the portion of NFSR 47 that accesses the Forest Service land.
Aquatic restoration on public and private lands within the boundary of the UNF and/or adjacent lands in boundary-spanning 5th HUC watersheds where restoration activities would benefit or help achieve Forest Service aquatic restoration goals.
The Pacific Northwest Region is collaborating with nine Forests to develop a region-wide project to protect whitebark pine trees (Pinus albicaulis) that have a high level of white pine blister rust resistance.
The Tiger-Mill Project is being proposed to protect the Mill Creek Municipal Watershed and restore ecosystem processes and functions that foster landscape diversity and achieve desired vegetation conditions.
Top Road Fuelbreak Project is located in the Lower Big Wall Creek and Cupper Canyon-North Fork John Day River watersheds. The constructed fuelbreak will run along roadways and existing fire break on National Forest Service lands.
Activities are planned to correct areas compromised by 2020 flood event, 2022 post-Green Ridge fire event and identified restoration needs. Activities include bank stabilization, culvert and road repair under the Forestwide Aquatics EA (47428).
