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Projects
Projects are proposed actions that are analyzed through the NEPA process (EIS, EA, or CE) that involves analyzing different alternatives to the proposed action, requires public notice and comment, and results in a NEPA decision (ROD, DN, or DM) which, subject to an administrative appeals process, and is implemented on the ground.
- Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
The quarterly summary of proposed actions that will begin or are currently undergoing environmental analysis and documentation - Forest Map Showing Ranger Districts
The Forest Projects below are projects that we are analyzing or have analyzed under the NEPA process.
Siuslaw National Forest Current and Recent Projects
Developing Proposal
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Cascade Head: Road 1861 Repair
To re-establish safe access to upper Cascade Head and stabilize landslide impacted areas from a 2021 landslide
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Forest Plan Amendment for Wilderness Management
Updating standards, guidelines, and other Forest Plan components for stewardship of the Siuslaw's four wilderness areas. Responding to changed conditions since Forest Plan approval, including designation of new wilderness in 2019.
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Integrated Invasive Species Project
This project would develop a strategy that allows an array of tools to be used for reducing invasive weeds across the Siuslaw NF. One component would add four new chemicals to approved use list, requiring a plan amendment. https://bit.ly/3RT9D4e
Under Analysis
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Development of Interim Administrative Access to Cascade Head via FS Road 1861
Administrative non-public access to Cascade Head in area of 2021 landslide on FS Road 1861 for scientific research and search & rescue operations. Includes removing hazard trees and constructing a retaining wall and bridge for off-highway vehicles.
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North Fork Smith Restoration
This is a landscape-scale terrestrial restoration project in the North Fork Smith River watershed area. Activities include: plantation thinning, wildlife habitat enhancement, invasive plant treatments, and road improvements.
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Northwest Forest Plan Amendment
The Northwest Forest Plan Amendment provides an updated management framework that incorporates best available scientific information, considers public input, recommendations from the Federal Advisory Committee, tribes, and government partners.
Analysis Completed
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Off-Forest Dorff Steinberg Creek Restoration
This project will modify an incised and isolated section of floodplain to improve the ecological productivity. Actions include regrading area to historic elevations, invasive plant species removal, large log placement, replanting of native species
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Sand Lake Restoration Project
This is a landscape-scale restoration project in the Sand Lake watershed. Activities include: plantation thinning, fish and wildlife habitat enhancement, invasive plant treatments, road and recreation improvements, and sand dune restoration.
On Hold
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Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area OHV Sound Limit Forest Plan Amendment
Forest Plan amendment proposal to increase the sound limit for ORVs to more nearly match those of Oregon State DEQ limits.
Cancelled
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LTEP Research Thinning and Down Wood Creation
Non-commercial thinning in Long Term Ecosystem Productivity (LTEP) plots. Trees will be cut and left as down wood in treated plots.
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Promoting connectivity to the future Lincoln City trail system
In conjunction with Lincoln City, develop a system trail which when added to the City system creates a trail out to the coastline. Several user created routes which are creating resource damage would be closed. Estimate less than 1 mile of const.
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Rocky Bend and Castle Rock Campground Decommissioning
The Hebo Ranger District was proposing to decommission the Rocky Bend and Castle Rock Campgrounds. The NEPA to decommission these campgrounds has been cancelled and future use is being re-evaluated by Forest and District Staff.
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Siuslaw Coastal Meadow Restoration
Project would enable herbicide treatment methods for restoring native coastal meadow vegetation and enhancing habitat for Oregon silverspot butterfly and other pollinators.
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Special Use Permit Renewal, Drift Creek Organization Camp
Reissue Organizational Camp permit, changing from an existing annual permit to a 20 year, term permit. Permitted activities have been in existence since the 1940's.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.