Flat Top Fire Site Preparation and Reforestation Project
This project proposes site preparation cutting and reforestation on approximately 9,530 acres that experienced a high basal area loss of vegetation as a result of the Flat Top Fire in 2024.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Flat Top Fire planning area is located approximately 15 miles east of La Pine, Oregon and approximately 8 miles south of Newberry National Volcanic Monument.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/24/2025 |
| Comment Period | 12/08/2025 |
| Decision | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Deschutes National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Deschutes National Forest
Districts:
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Deschutes
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Emilie Bedard
63095 Deschutes Market Rd
Bend, OR 97701
541-383-4769
emilie.bedard@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/8/2025