Black Butte Ranch Wildland Urban Interface Fuels Reduction
The BBR WUI project proposes to maintain and restore resiliency and forest health and to address the potential risk of large-scale high severity wildfires. Proposed actions include thinning, mowing and prescribed burning on up to 2,800 acres.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
National Forest System lands adjacent to Black Butte Ranch, west of the city of Sisters, Oregon.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/09/2024 |
| Decision | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Sisters Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Deschutes National Forest
Districts:
Sisters Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Deschutes
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Madison Anderson
Pine Street and Hwy. 20
Sisters, OR 97759
541-549-7735
Madison.Anderson@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/24/2025