EXF Thinning, Fuels Reduction, and Research Project
Within the Pringle Falls Experimental Forest, thinning, mowing and underburning of aprox. 2,554 acres ponderosa pine to reduce fuel loading and risk of beetle attack. Study plan answers serveral research questions about disturbance in ponderosa pine.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Pringle Falls Experimental Forest is about an hour drive to the southwest of Bend, Oregon.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 04/11/2008 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 09/18/2009 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 04/02/2010 |
| Decision | 03/2010 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2010 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Research; Forest Products
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Research And Development; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
EXF Thinning, Fuels Reduction, and Research Project
Decision Signed Date: 03/15/2010
Legal Notice Date: 03/26/2010
Forests:
Deschutes National Forest
Districts:
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Deschutes
Legal Land Description:
T 20 S, R 9 E, Sections 28-33; T 21 S, R 9 E, Sections 4 - 6
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Beth Peer
63095 Deschutes Market Rd
Bend, OR 97701
541-383-4769
bpeer@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/8/2011