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SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Fremont-Winema 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.
Analyze two subsheds of the Gerber Watershed for commercial and pre-commercial thinning, riparian and vegetative health improvement projects, prescribed fire and juniper thinning.
Non-commercial understory thinning to serve as pretreatment for underburning (associated with Stateline Underburn) and to reduce overstocked conditions. Approximately 1,300 acres.
Quincy Resources, Inc. has proposaed exploration core drilling at 29 existing pads, construction of approx. 150 feet of new road along with related activities described in Plan of Operations for Angel Camp and Quartz Mountain sites.
Reduce bank erosion and sediment into a segment of Deming Creek by excluding cattle from the riparian area by construction of approx. 0.75 miles of fence.
Analysis to move landscape towards recommendations provided in Deep Creek Watershed Analysis. Projects may include timber harvest, thinning, underburning, juniper thinning, wildlife enhancement, meadow restoration, road closures, and recreation.
Reissuance of grazing permits under current terms and conditions. Ten allotments: Horse Glades, North Fork, Trap House, Reservoir Creek, Yaden Flat, Dairy Creek, Fivemile, Black Hills, Meryl Creek, Demming Creek
Improve safety and access to the boat dock by raising the level of the parking lot, improving loop turnaround and parking spots and replacing the existing boat ramp.
Salvage of fire damaged trees, conifer planting, commercial and non-commercial thinning of green stands within the perimeter of the Grassy Fire of August 2004. Other restoration activities will be considered as information is developed.
Install approximately 1,200 feet of buried powerline along eastern shoulder of FS road 152 to serve Favell's private land. Consider removing FS road 152 from the FS road system and granting a private road easement to Favell.
The Forest would pursue acquiring a road right-of-way along an existing road across Amaral's private land that ties into FS road 395. The Forest would grant a road easement for the portion of road 395 across FS land to Amaral.
Authorize a water transportation ditch from Campbell Reservoir that exists across National Forest land to bring the facility into compliance with Forest Service policy on occupancy and use.
Construct a set of corrals at Mud Creek and Willow Creek Campgrounds to accomodate horses, mules or llamas for recreational and trail use. Minimize impacts to the campgrounds and provide a safe environment for all users.
Build fence around dispersed recreation site to exclude cattle. Develop springbox and water trough outside campsite. Reduce tree density around campsite. Remove hazard trees.
Consider issuing a special use permit to install communications equipment on Drake Peak to provide radio communications for the staff of Sheldon/Hart Wildlife Refuge, and support fire suppression and law enforcement communication needs.
BLM has requested a temporary right-of-way to locate, construct, use, maintain, and decommision and rehabilitate approx. 1/4 mile of low standard temporary road in the Goodlow Rim Area.
Lakeview Soil and Water Conservation District has proposed intallation of a pre-fabricated, single rotary drum screen system at the diversion point of the Taylor Ranch ditch on National Forest System lands. ODF&W personnel would design and install.
A Lakeview snowmobile club is requesting a special use permit to locate a structure in the Dismal Creek drainage area of the South Warners to serve as a warming shelter for winter recreation users. Reinitiating this project (was called Dismal)
Evaluate proposed Plan of Operation for the Jelly One claim. Plan entail a working area of about 300' x 300'. Mining is accomplished via manual labor except for minor use of a mechanical hammer device.
Consider proposal for a private road easement to provide access across National Forest land to Collins' private property. The proposed route would require construction of approx. 360' of road and installation of one culvert.
Consider a proposed route for a private road easement along an existing native surface road that would provide access to Allenbaugh's private property. Identify road operation or maintenance measures needed for protection of adjacent National Forest
Restoration of approximately four miles of roadbed currently designated as a recreation trail. Following road prism recontouring, a properly located and drained trail would be reconstructed in its approximate current location.
The Forest Service in cooperation with the landowner and Klamath County proposes to use federal funds to treat invasive plants on the 4As Ranch with chemicals approved for use on FS Lands.
Proposal to issue a 5-year permit for outfitting & guiding activities in the Interstate & Warner big game units. Big game hunting seasonally based from two dispersed camp sites, for approx. 6 clients.
Proposed Plans of Operation have been submitted for exploratory excavations, small test holes for opals. Equipment used would be hand implements; portable generator, electric hammers, drills. Utilize self-contained camping facility.
Remove hazardous trees from the Mud Creek Campground in the North Warner Mountains to provide for public safety. Project would remove hazardous trees from about 5 acres using mechanical systems. Trees would be removed to mitigate fuel buildup.
Arrest and reverse upstream progress of headcuts in the Jack Creek watershed (and small areas of adjacent watershed) to raise water table, restore historic vegetative composition, and store more water for late summer release. Part of Big Jack.
Reduction of encroaching juniper to reintroduce fire in that ecosystem and cleaning of conifers from aspen stands and meadows. Work is based on Jakabe Vegetative Restoration Project analysis
Maintain, improve, and protect springs and other water sources to restore and maintain proper watershed condition and function. Repair or install springboxes, troughs, and fences.
A new channel will be constructed. The existing channel will be modified into a series of disconnected, off-channel oxbow wetlands and shallow floodway features. Project is on private land.
Thinning in ponderosa and lodgepole pine, reduction of hazardous fuels, salvage of dead and dying trees, removal of lodgepole encroachment in meadows, and aspen regeneration.
Closure of approximately 22 miles of roads for wildlife habitat and water quality improvement as analyzed in the Jakabe Vegetative Restoration Project.
Reforest plantations that were lost in the 2002 Winter Fire. Planting would be done by hand to achieve desired future stocking levels of approximately 150 - 300 trees per acre. Animal damage control may also be utilized to protect the seedlings.
Project is a burn, without pretreatment, in late and old structured stands and mid to late-mid seral stands to begin achieving stand and landscape management objectives.
Map 2. Development of 2 different water sources for improved allotment management and water protection. A spring will be developed with a spring-box, piping, trough construction and spring fencing. At another site, a water tank will be replaced.
Proposal to re-issue 26 special use authorizations that have expired for facilities and land uses. No changes to facilities or increases in scope or intensity of authorized activities.
Proposing to replace a culvert where the 2800 Road crosses Thomas Creek. A new structure would provide for fish passage and improve stream connectivity and habitat conditions for the Modoc Sucker, an endangered species in Oregon.
Proposal to re-issue 19 special use authorizations that have expired. No changes to the facilities or increases in the scope or intensity of authorized activities.
The forest is proposing to reforest areas affected by several wildfires that occurred in 2017 on the Bly, Paisley and Silver Lake RD. The fires were: the Ana, Devil's Lake, Jade Creek, Fish and Mill Creek Fires.
Precommercial thin, spot pile and underburn approximately 60 acres of National Forest in cooperation with the Nature Conservancy performing similar actions on adjacent land.
Replace a deteriorated foot bridge across Dry Creek, restore shoreline in swimming area including erosion control measures above the beach, install new dock access and abutment and add aggregate surfacing to a service road.
Map Number 22. The project will stabilize stream bank and improve riparian condition on 1,200 feet of the south bank of the Williamson River. Project is on private land.
As a chronic source of sediment into Rainbow Creek, a segment of abandoned road (0.37 miles) adjacent to FS Road 3750 will be obliterated and a short constricted section of the creek will be reconstructed to reestablish natural channel dimensions.
Sprint has applied to install a buried fiber optic line from the Lake of the Woods vicinity west along the north shoulder of Hwy 140 to the Klamath-Jackson County line.
Remove lodgepole pine encroachment and thin small trees (<7" dbh) around meadow edges and adjacent uplands on 170 acres. Benefits include increased grass, forb and shrub productivity.
Dead and down ponderosa pine and lodgepole salvage sale following a wind storm. Up to 250 acres of the approximately 324 acres affected by the event, will be covered by this decision.
Amend current permit to add line segment from expired permit. Only routine mainenance activities on the line and appurtenances will be authorized under this permit amendment.
Thin approximately 500 acres to reduce risk of loss of large tree habitat to insects and disease and improve gorwth of future replacement large tree structure.
The purpose of this project is to treat conifer-encroached aspen stands along to promote and regenerate healthy aspen. Treatments are expected to include commercial-sized tree removal, whipfalling of smaller conifers, pile burn and underburning.
ODOT request to drill approximately 8 core samples to determine optimum area for pit expansion to meet their future cinder needs for the next ten years of highway sanding for safe winter travel. Pit expansion will be a separate decision document.
PPL has applied to reauthorize the permit for "Line 52", 19.5 miles by 125" ROW for power transmisssion. Line was originally authorized by the BIA in 1951
Replace existing Natural Resources Conservation Service rain guage weather station with a SNOTEL site to collect snow water data. Will include snow pillow with fence, an equipment shed, and antennas for transmitting data.
The US Bureau of Reclamation has requested an SUP to clear an area adjacent to the south side of the dam and access to each side of the dam for equipment use and storage.
Removal of LP encroachment, meadow burning and filter rock road crossing withing the Ninemile North WUI Fuel Reduction project area. About 216 acres total.
Verizon has applied for a permit to erect a cell tower, including an equipment building and buried powerline, on the Chiloquin Ranger District on Spring Creek Hill near US Highway 97 about 4 miles north of the town of Chiloquin.
Klamath County proposes replacement of the bridge across the Sprague River on the Sprague River Rd 5 miles east of Chiloquin, OR. The bridge itself is on private lands. A portion of the bridge approach, including guard rails, will fall on FS lands.
Map 29. Forest stand density and fuel reduction treatments to improve sustainability of vegetative systems, reduce risk of severe wildfire, maintain and enhance late old structural conditions, improve hydrologic funtion and support local jobs.
The Forest Supervisor proposes to issue a private road special use authorization to the landowner for their construction, operation and maintenance of an access road and gate.
023. Analysis of operation and maintenance conditions related to an agriculture irrigation and livestock watering system at Tull Reservoir that would be authorized under a Ditch Bill easement.
This project proposes construction of a 2400 square foot building and access road adjacent to the parking area of the Annie Creek Sno-park to house and maintain snowmobile trail grooming machines.
Project involves drilling water monitoring holes at varying depths near Wilshire, Johnson, & Dry meadows & east of Johnson Meadow. A track-mounted drill rig, water truck, & support vehicle will traverse cross-country (50-1050 ft) to access each site.
Analysis of grazing reauthorization on the Antelope Grazing Allotment of the Silver Lake RD, and the Antelope C&H Allotment on the Chemult RD. Documentation of the Antelope Allotments reauthorization analysis now under a DEIS.
This analysis is being prepared to assist the responsible official in determining whether the Forest Service should continue to authorize livestock grazing on the Antelope allotment, and if so, what grazing management strategies should be used.
There is a need to undertake improvements to the existing restrooms, showers, and supporting infrastructure at Aspen Point Campground. Having a centralized wastewater system will comply with the Oregon DEQ WCFP requirement.
Map 27. Proposal is for special use permit authorizing the reconstruction of a larger communication building and tower, replacing existing facilities at the communication site.
The road to Dead Indian Communication Site is in poor condition and needs to be repaired for access to the communication site as well move the helicopter landing pad to a more desirable location for emergencies.
BPA plans to repair the right of way for their Grizzly-Cpt Jack access road to access the Ross-Malin Fiber line and complete repairs to the fiber line.
This project aims to improve timber stand health and wildlife habitat by reducing the risk of and increasing forest resilience to fire and insect and disease infestation through a combination of understory tree thinning and prescribed fire.
The permittee will be completing the work. The equipment for the tower and shelter will be placed on a truck and dropped in place. A fence post may be used to stabilize the equipment and a concrete base may be placed to keep the equipment level.
Map #40. Replace a recently condemned timber bridge on Forest Road 3752 where it crosses Barnes Valley Creek with a steel bridge. The old bridge and abutments would be removed and new bridge abutments erected and the steel bridge put in place.
This area has been brought forward for analysis at this time in order to comply with the Rescission Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-19, Section 504). The current Bear Flat Allotment permit authorizes 50 head of cattle for a 1 month.
This project proposes to construct a fence extension in a location formerly barricaded naturally by dense timber near Campbell Lake Campground. The natural barrier was thinned as part of the Red Zone Safety Project, and is not functioning in one part
This project aims to improve timber stand health and wildlife habitat by reducing the risk of and increasing forest resilience to fire and insect and disease infestation through a combination of understory tree thinning and prescribed fire.
Activities would include install of overhead, fiber optic cables along existing phone/utility lines and new underground fiber install, adding to existing phone/utility lines. Boring and plowing would be involved. Approximately 13.3 miles total.
There is a need to remove the pit toilet at Big Meadow in order to comply with the EPA's requirement that all large capacity cesspools are closed and decommissioned.
Map 4. Analyze two subsheds of the Sycan River above the Sprague Watershed for commercial and non-commercial thinning, riparian and vegetative health improvement projects and prescribed fire. Area is within former Klamath Tribes Reservation.
NOTE! Date on the Cover page of Final EA has been corrected. Proposed actions would accelerate stand restoration, aiming towards reintroduction of low intensity fire. Actions may include thinning, meadow enhancement, and road management.
Thinning in overstocked stands; thinning to reduce mortality in stands infested with insects; fuels reduction to reduce fire hazard; and vegetation treatments to improve mule deer habitat.
Map 37. Use prescribed fire on approx. 9,315 ac. to reduce the potential of a catastrophic wildfire and change the condition of the stands to more closely resemble historic conditions. About 4, 745 ac. have not been previously treated with fire.
There is a need to do fuels, hazard, and vegetation reduction treatments along the eastern portion of the project area covered under the Bly Ridge WUI EA.
The proposed action is to authorize the continued use, operation, maintenance and termination of the existing Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) communication facility. The proposal is associated with the renewal of the special use authorization.
In conjunction with an adjacent Oregon Department of Forestry project in the area of Booth State Park the Forest Service proposes to implement understory thinning and prescribed fire treatments within a 160 acre parcel of National Forest
Four Road Bridge repairs are needed from Bootleg Fire. The bridges are located in the Paisley, Silver Lake, and Bly Ranger Districts: the Pike%u2019s Crossing Bridge, Sycan Marsh Bridge, Sycan Spring Bridge, and the North Fork Sprague Bridge.
Campbell Lake: Replace fire damaged toilet and boat dock/ramp. Lookout Rock: Remove toilet vault and structure and reclaim site. Quartz Mountain: Remove the toilet vault and structure and reclaim site. Currier Guard Station repair.
Prescribed initial & reentry underburning of 9000 acres to reduce fuel profiles and to bring fire regime condition class to within the estimated historical range of variability during a specifically defined reference period (FRCC 1).
The Brattain Fire burned 50,951 acres on the Fremont-Winema. Rehabilitation efforts are needed for timber salvage not to exceed 250 acres, road and trail hazard abatement, reforestation, and fence and recreation facility repair and replacement.
Based on 2006 Bridge/Buck watershed analysis. Fuels reduction, thinning (including commercial), meadow and stream restoration and aspen/cottonwood restoration to improve sustainability of vegetative systems and hydrologic functon.
A proposal has been submitted to replace existing Cabin C9 at Lake of the Woods. Replacement structure would meet current safety requirements along with energy efficiency and improved building function.
A proposal has been submitted to replace existing Cabin F7 at Lake of the Woods. Replacement structure would meet current safety requirements along with energy efficiency and improved building function.
This project would increase visibility from the Forest Service fire lookout located there. Currently, the trees nearest the facility have reached a height where they are beginning to impede visibility.
Camp Cottonwood needs some upgrades and repairs to maintain the current facility. The camp would like to remodel to the dining hall to optimize the building for use and enhance camper experiences as well as upgrade the water line.
Map 22. The Lakeview R.D. proposes to thin a 510 acre tree plantation near Camp Creek within the 2007 Abe Vegetation Management project area, northwest of Lakeview, Oregon.
A proposal has been made to upgrade facilities at Camp LOW Echo, an existing organizational camp under special use permit. Upgrade would be designed with the historic character and would provide improved, year-round facilities.
Camp McLoughlin Demonstration Project addresses current forest health issues within Lake of the Woods recreation area. The proposed action includes commercial and non-commercial harvest, planting conifers, fuel treatment, and large wood placement.
The District needs an additional vault toilet at Can Springs Campground following the removal of an older vault toilet in 2018 and to repair the toilet vault at Twin Springs Campground to prevent groundwater infiltration.
Proposal to build a fence to better control livestock access to two ponds between Capon Pasture and the Vinson Pasture. Build approx. 1 mile of new fence from the Keno Springs private land going south (adjacent to 3840 road) to the 3840210 road.
CenturyLink has a network of communication lines (telephone; fiber optic) spanning across the Forest. The permits authorizing this network have expired. CenturyLink has applied for two permits renewing all lines associated with expired permits.
This project will issue a permit for CenturyTel to put in a fiber optic aerial line on a segment of Gerber Street which crosses Forest Service land and would use existing power structures to service a communication tower located on private land.
Map 7. The Forest Service is proposing to lease land at the Chase Mountain Communications Site in order to install, operate, and maintain a new antenna tower and equipment shelter at the site.
The Chemult Ranger District seeks to re-new a variety of special use authorizations that have expired. Renewals have been requested for the continued authorization, maintenance, and motorized access to the authorized uses.
To mitigate storm damage from rain on snow event of winter 2014, and prevent additional damage to the USFS snowmobile bridge and Westside Road that is likely to occur in winter 2015.
The Proposed Action will close the bridge to use and replace deteriorated treated timber running planks with new ones. The work will be completed by a contractor. There will be no ground disturbance but some minor instream work is expected.
Map 37. Reissuing grazing permits and revising the associated Allotment Management Plans for the East Chiloquin Ridge, Dams-Switchback, Dice-Crane, and Applegate Grazing Allotments on the Chiloquin Ranger District.
I am proposing reforestation activities on 6,200 acres of the 12,500 acres that were identified as needing reforested. I am also proposing to create and maintain linear fuel breaks. They will be a max of 1,000 feet and will not exceed 3,000 acres.
The District is proposing to authorize the Clute's to develop a private, gated road across NFS lands to access their property. The proposed route would be about 500 feet long and up to 10 feet wide; connecting FSR 4400-180 to their property.
Removal of dead trees along the 3651 road which is a highly traveled road that leads to Cold Springs Trailhead. Limbs and slash would be piled for later burning and the area designated for personal or commercial firewood collection.
Due to the effects of the Bootleg Fire of 2021, as well as deferred maintenance, the Corral Creek Campground horse corral has been damaged and fallen into disrepair.
The proposed project is a one mile fence to exclude the South Fork of Hay Creek not within the S. Hay Creek Riparian Pasture from use while cattle are on the Corral Springs pasture of the Dog Mountain Allotment to better manage the riparian area.
The current bridge near the dam along trail No. 127 does not adhere to proper hydrologic requirements and thus needs replacement. The existing bridge is also exhibiting major structural deficiencies and accessibility issues.
This project will install a fish screen in Cox Creek to prevent native fish species from migrating down a diversion ditch rather than the natural stream course. The screen will be in place yearly between April 1 and Sept 30.
Replacement of the culvert on Coyote Creek, tributary to Sycan Marsh. This will improve passage and access to habitat for Bull Trout, a federally listed Threatened species
Map 2. Vegetative treatments to develop sustainable stand conditions and promote hydrologic function. Commercial harvest, small tree thinning, prescribed fire, aquatic habitat improvements and road management. Within Former Klamath Tribes Reservation
Map 04. The project will restore passage for redband trout and bull trout to 4 stream miles of Crane Creek. Restore connectivity between Crane and 7 Mile Creek. Removes the headgate at the lower end of Crane Creek allowing fish passage.
MAP 41. This project will restore the historic form, function and composition to the Crane Creek channel. Restoration of the historic channel function will improve habitat conditions for a variety of native fish and wildlife species.
Authorizes permittee's reconstruction and use of a residential driveway crossing National Forest lands. Because erosion has occurred, the permit will require permittee to complete specified erosional control measures.
33. Restore approx. 2 1/2 mi. of road prism that is designated as Forest Trail #161. Restore pre-road contours, remove culverts, install drainage structures, and relocate portions of trail as needed to reduce impacts to Crooked Creek.
Proposing forest restoration of the North Warner Mountains landscape within the Lakeview Stewardship Unit. Proposal would include commercial and non-commercial thinning treatments, use of prescribed fire, wildlife and aquatic habitat enhancement.
Open an area of 250 acres or less to cutting of dead and dying trees for commercial firewood use. Within an area of high mortality of lodgepole pine from pine beetles, referred to as the "Red Zone" in the past.
To exclude livestock from Dead Horse Lake/Campground and Campbell Lake/Campground, we will construct wooden fences and install cattle guards at roads and hiker gates at trails. Where possible we may also fell dead trees to block livestock access.
The reauthorization of expired Special Use Permits (SUPs) for a term of up to 30-years for the current authorized holders of these permits. No site-specific construction or ground disturbing activities are proposed.
Deadhorse Bridge has critical findings from excessive decay and so cannot withstand heavy traffic and is posted. This project will replace failing timber members with innovative thermoplastic members to allow for continued and unrestricted use.
Map 01 - The project would provide for improved public and employee safety and integrated pest management trreatments by felling dead and infested trees located along Forest Roads 2800033, 2800056, and 2800596, within Campbell Lake and Deadhorse Lake
The project is planned to replace the existing corrals and move the corral footprint slightly to the northwest of current location, away from the slope, and towards the existing parking area.
Map 20. Replace existing culvert in Deming Creek at its junction with Road 3400018, in the South Fork Sprague River Watershed. The existing culvert is a barrier to upstream fish passage for bull trout and redband trout.
The purpose of this project is to improve forest health and vigor, promote health and sustainability of non-forest plant communities, and improve hydrologic function.
The Decision Memo for this project has been cancelled because it is consistent with category 8 of Forest Service Handbook 1909.15, section 32.12, categories of actions for which a project or case file and decision memo are not required.
The Forest proposes to remove the communication equipment building on Drake Peak & replace it with a pre-fabricated shelter for FS & USFW use. Activities would include removal of the current building & concrete pad, & installation of a new shelter.
There is a need to install fire detection cameras on Drake and Light
Peak to improve fire suppression in the North Warners. Cameras will improve the
ability to monitor landscapes that have previously relied on public or aerial detection in the past.
The Forest is proposing to cut non-old-growth juniper in the Dry Creek water sub-shed to improve wildlife habitat in the Barry Point Fire area. Treatment techniques could include any or all: lop & scatter, piling, pile & cover, fire, removal.
I am proposing a fuels reduction treatment in the Dump Hill project area. Fuels treatments will include the removal of brush and small trees up to 4 inch DBH. Timeframe for implementation is Spring 2024.
The Lakeview Ranger District proposes to conduct restoration treatments in the Drews Reservoir and Lower Drews/ Antelope Creek subwatersheds of the Drews Creek Watershed, Lake County, Oregon.
Would allow removal of individual white fir trees %u2265 21%u201D DBH to protect old-growth, restore species composition and stand structure, maintain diversity components, and improve forest resiliency to fire, drought, insects and disease.
The USFS will evaluate alternatives to the wildlife standard of the Eastside Screens that limits harvest of trees greater than 21 inches for the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, Malheur, Ochoco, Deschutes, and Fremont-Winema National Forests.
Map 30. Minor change in the approved Burnt Willow Project to remove white fir >21" dbh only where it would benefit even larger trees, especially old growth ponderosa pine. Limited to isolated patches not to exceed 1/4 acre, less than 70 acres total.
The Fremont-Winema National Forest is evaluating a proposal for three Winema Land and Resource Management (Winema Plan) amendments and one Fremont Resource Management Plan (Fremont Plan) amendment.
The Forest Service is proposing to amend the Land and Resource Management Plans (LRMP) for the Umpqua, Rogue River, and Winema National Forests for the proposed Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline.
Map 5. Proposed activities include precommercial thinning, commercial thinning, slashbusting, hand treatments, and prescribed fire to increase forest health, and reduce risk of high intensity willdfire event on approximately 6886 acres.
The NatureWatch site would be developed on 100-acre parcel of Forest Service land to provide an accessible trail, semi-primitive trail, interpretive signs, and bird blinds for wildlife observation near recently restored wildlife habitat.
Reforestation activities (planting native tree species including ponderosa pine, western white pine, sugar pine and whitebark pine) including site preparation of natural regeneration areas and planting.
Comprehensive plan for motorized travel on the Fremont-Winema National Forests. Will include designated routes and areas for motorized vehicle use. Will not include motorized vehicle use over snow.
Reforestation activities (planting native tree species including ponderosa pine, western white pine, sugar pine, and whitebark pine) on approximately 5,000 acres, including site prep of natural regeneration areas and planting.
I propose to replace the guzzler that was destroyed in the Bootleg fire footprint. ODFW has received grant funding from the Mule Deer Foundation to replace this infrastructure in support of big game (elk and deer) and other wildlife.
Fuller Walker bridge is suffering decay that is nearly at critical finding levels, which would prohibit vehicle use. This project will replace failing timber members with innovative thermoplastic members to allow for continued and unrestricted use.
Treat existing genetic seed source sites to reduce the threat of fire and maintain a stable conifer seed source, including small tree thinning, brush removal, slash piling, pruning and mastication within the sites and around the perimeter.
The Forest Service was a cooperating agency, assisting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in that Agency's geothermal leasing analysis and decision. The BLM issued a record of decision on 12/17/2008.
Map 33. This claim was analyzed in 2006 as Badger Flats, claim has transfered to new owners. Exploratory excavations 6' long x 6' wide x 6' deep, no more than two sites open at once. Construct 1,500 ' long access road. No tree cutting.
Map #41. Exploration drilling is proposed from three previously used drill pad sites to drill eight core holes in the Quartz Mountain area. Approx. 1,300 feet of recontoured drill roads would be reopened along with related activities in POO.
Install exclosure around Goodlow Pond, add logs and rootwads to provide basking sites and cover areas, cut western juniper on 580 acres between Goodlow Pond and Pankey Reservoir, jackpot burn piles or offer as firewood.
The purpose of this project is to conserve and maintain viable whitebark pine populations. This project will modify species composition, forest structure, and stand density as needed to improve the overall resilience of this forested area.
The forest is proposing to improve resource conditions, and increase forest resilience to insect and disease infestation on the Lakeview District, in the area of Green Valley.
Map 24. This project proposes to stabilize and repair two headcuts in Grizzly Creek to halt the downcutting of the stream channels from the lake. The Grizzly Creek headcuts were identified as barriers to fish migration.
Map 29. Consider granting a private road easement to Harringtons private parcel of land. Would require road reconstruction and measures for operation and maintenance of the road. The private road would be about 1/8 mile in length.
I am proposing to remove all Lodgepole pine trees greater than 9 inches diameter and all hazard trees within the Campground and fall all danger trees within 150 feet either side of FSR 3661
The Fremont-Winema NF was approached by the Oregon Marine Board alongside Oregon Fish and Wildlife Dept. to enhance the marine recreation options in eastern Oregon. They have targeted Heart Lake as a prime site to replace aging infrastructure.
The Chiloquin Ranger District proposes to decommission three segments of roads within the Hog Creek system, 4520-278; 4520-270 (between 4519 and 4520); and 4526-935, totaling about 0.9 miles. All roads proposed for decommissioning are level 1 roads.
There is a need to reduce hazardous fuel loading and establish linear fuel breaks on national forest system roads near the Horsefly Mountain Fire Lookout on Bly Ranger District.
026. Activity consists of reducing dead fuel loading from previous thinning and would further reduce encroaching conifers from the meadow. Re-introduce fire to restore historic conditions in the meadow.
The Forest proposes to install a four-strand wildlife friendly fence approximately 100%u2019 x 100%u2019 around a population of showy milkweed within the Horseshoe East Pasture.
Operate and maintain fiber optic cable on existing power poles along Oregon State Highway 140 (approx. 17 miles), bury conduit for fiber optic cable under highway 140 and along access road to the Tomahawk Communications Use Site (approx. 1.5 miles).
Apply site-specific Invasive Plant treatment prescriptions that are based on site objective (containment, control, or eradication), biology of the invasive plant species, size of the infestation, and spread potential.
Reconstruction of fence surrounding Irving Springs CE has been combined with culvert replacement CE. Would install a larger culvert with a natural stream bottom and armor/resurface 49 road. Would remove old fence and construct new fence by hand.
Map 35. Re-set a spring box and install a trough with an overflow line to collect and return unused water back to the existing flow of water on the Horsefly Grazing Allotment.
Map 01. This was originally a multi-part project, but it has been modified to only represent part 1 of the Jack Creek Habitat Restoration & Improvement projects. Part 1 is associated with the 06/10/08 Jack Creek Fence Project Decision Memo.
The District is proposing off-channel pond construction, willow planting and trail repair for restoration of Oregon spotted frog habitat. Project does not include beaver reintroduction.
This project will install 28 post-assisted woody debris structures in multiple streams in the Jack Creek headwaters. These structures will slow flow to arrest headcutting, increase wetland inundation, and raise the water table.
Map 30. Thin 100 to 300 foot wide zone in specific timber stands (up to 70 ac.) adjacent to system roads to facilitate a safe and effective area to initiate control points for wildfire suppression efforts. All activity slash would be treated.
Map13. The project proposes maintenance underburning on approximately 4100 acres, and other maintenance understory fuels treatments on an additional 600 acres. The treatments include masitication, non-commercial thinning and underburning.
The road system of the Klamath Ranger District is inundated with dead and down trees. This proposal will help with road maintenance and clearing accumulation of road-side downed wood. Work would be accomplished using the personal firewood program.
Special Use authorizations are expiring for several applicants. NEPA process will be used to assess proposed renewals. 60 day time limit for renewal of these authorizations began on 2/1/12.
We are proposing emergency channel treatments to stabilize stream characteristics, reduce downcutting, store sediment, and aggrade incised channels in stream channels in the Sprague River Watershed that were affected by the Bootleg Fire.
The Klamath Tribes (TKT) in collaboration with the Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge and Fremont-Winema NF propose to reduce wildfire risk and restore ecosystems of the Klamath Forest Marsh area on Reserved Treaty Rights Lands.
I am proposing to allow Knife River to construct a new driveway from Westside Road into their parcel, which will cross a strip of National Forest Service land (approximately 60 feet wide).
Removal of Hazard and Danger trees adjacent to campgrounds, cabins, resorts, and roads to lower risk to Lake of the Woods community, provide a safe recreation experience to the public and seasonal residents.
This project proposes construction of a 1600 square foot building and access road at the ODOT yard location on Highway 140, to maintain and house snowmobile trail grooming equipment.
Map 4. A total of six restrooms will be replaced in the Sunset Campground and the Rainbow Day Use Area. The new restrooms will be built within the same footprint as the exiting restrooms. Septic system upgrades may be required for some of the sites
The district is proposing to allow Century Link to place high speed enabling equipment at an existing telecommunications site south of Sunset boat launch at Lake of the Woods.
The Forest is proposing to decommission and remove 5 buildings from the Lakeview Ranger District site to meet the Forest's long-term needs. The 5 buildings located at 18049 Highway 395, Lakeview, Oregon 97630, are under-utilized and inadequate.
Map 32. Reissuing grazing permits and revising the associated Allotment Management Plans for Cox Flat and Drews Reservoir Allotments on Lakeview Ranger District, and Privy Springs Allotment on the Bly Ranger District.
Previously existing 2010 DM authorized a range of fuels treatments surrounding the Lakewoods Subdivision. This decision would authorize commercial harvest of 70 acres or less in units 2 and 3 of the project area.
Klamath County will stockpile and remove approximately 7,000 cubic yards of crushed chip rock in an open area where they stockpiled the same volume of the same material for two previous road jobs.
Activities would include install of overhead, fiber optic cables along existing phone/utility lines and new underground fiber install, adding to existing phone/utility lines. Boring and plowing would be involved. Approximately 4-5 miles total.
Map 20. This project would implement vegetative treatments that promote sustainable stand conditions resilient to insect losses and uncharacteristic fire behavior. Currently this area is at a high risk from both these activities.
Leonas little blue butterfly is a R6 sensitive species. This project will expand suitable habitat for the butterfly by 38 acres on the Fremont-Winema National Forest.
The Forest Service proposes to build a fence to create a rotation manageable riparian pasture around Little Honey Creek on the Whitepine Allotment in the North Warners.
I am proposing a fuels reduction treatment in the Little Mahogany project area. Fuels treatments will include the removal of brush and small trees up to 4 inch DBH. Timeframe for implementation is Spring 2023.
The purposes of this project, consistent with the Winema National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan, is to promote the overall sustainability of vegetative systems and hydrologic functioning within the project planning area.
The Forest proposes to improve recreation facilities at Lofton Reservoir Campground. Activities would include: removal of 3 old toilets, installation of 1 new toilet & a couple picnic tables, & conversion of 2 camp sites to day-use parking.
The fishing pier at the Lofton Reservoir Campground was removed in May 2019 following an inspection which deemed it unsafe. This project will replace the pier with one of like design to restore public access.
This project is proposing 28,378 acres for prescribed burn treatments. Activities include site preparation and/or hand and heavy equipment blade line; understory burning by means of hand lighting, UTV mounted torch, and/or helicopter firing
Map 36 Bly; Map 34 Lakeview. Evaluate livestock grazing on six allotments in the Lost River and Sprague River Watersheds. Allotments are: Barnes Valley, Arkansas, Pitchlog & Horsefly on Bly R.D.; and Wildhorse & Yocum Valley on Lakeview R.D.
Rerouting of Fourmile Creek to its original channel by plugging and placement of bermed material along the channeled portion of the stream. Create ponds in existing channeled portion.
The Forest Service is proposing to allow ODOT to expand the disturbed area of National Forest System land at Lower Walker Quarry from 11.2 acres to 26.2 acres. Existing timber on the expansion area (15 acres) will be commercially harvested.
The project will coordinate large wood replenishment on the lower Williamson River in two reaches: (1) Kirk Springs to Knapps Dam just above 9730 road crossing, and (2) First Pool below 9730 road crossing to State Park/USFS boundary.
The McKendree Reservoir dam is in need of repair as there is erosion occurring on the face of the dam. The proposed repair will involve filling and compacting with approved fill material to stop the down cutting and avoid failure of the dam.
There is a need to reduce hazardous fuel loading and establish linear fuel breaks on national forest system roads that occupy strategic corridors on the Bly Ranger District.
Midstate Electric needs to replace five 45-foot poles. All the poles will be replaced within the same spot except pole 96003 which will be moved over two feet. The work will be completed as soon as possible and will be finished within the same day.
The Forest Service proposes to improve resource conditions, and increase the forest resilience to insect and disease infestations, along the 9772 road between the city of Chemult and Miller Lake, on about 3,000 acres of National Forest.
Enhance the site by removing 330' of existing user create roads, convert 1,175' of roads to trail system, delineate accessible parking area, adjust access from blacktop Road 34 to improve public safety during entry and egress to monument.
Scoped under Modoc Restoration Project EA. Thin small trees (<7” DBH) with chainsaws over 742 acres & hand pilw a 200 foot wide strip along roads (approx. 130 acres) to maintain & enhance old growth trees that provide pileated woodpecker habitat.
Activities include thinning & use of prescribed fire to restore ponderosa pine & white fir habitat. Projects in collaboration with Klamath Tribes. The Red Knight project area is split into several parts. Modoc is the southernmost.
This purpose of this project is to create a 300-foot fire suppression holding feature along the private boundary of Mount Lakes Estates, intended to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire for an adjacent at-risk community.
Map 06 - Analysis of the remainder of the Ninemile North Project Area for fuel reduciton needs. The WUI portion of the area had an HFRA Environmental Assessment and Decision Notice signed May 9, 2006. Project scoped with the WUI portion.
The district is proposing 13,000 acres for prescribed burn treatments. These treatments include line preparation around the units, creation of one large fuel break along the eastern boundary between Crater Lake National Park and the forest boundary.
The overall need for action in the project area is to restore hydrologic and ecological function of riparian areas and improve aquatic habitat conditions and complexity along a 5.0 mile reach in the headwaters for the NFK Sprague River.
Map 39. Proposal to replace existing culvert in the North Fork Sprague River at its junction with Forest Road 3411 in the North Fork Sprague River Watershed. The existing culvert is a barrier to upstream fish migration.
The ODOT groomer barn constructed in 2015 is in need of a floor drain to allow melted snow to drain off the floor and prevent slips and falls from the freezing floor.
The Oregon Department of Transportation is in need of a rock quarry material source for aggregate production to service a section of Highway OR31. ODOT plans to conduct core drilling at the Oatman Flats prospect site.
ODOT is looking for a new rock quarry source for maintenance of Hwy. 31 between LaPine and Silver Lake. Evaluation drilling at five sites of about 20 acres each, holes of 3" diameter and 50' deep of varying number depending on subsurface conditions.
Oregon Department of Transportation is in need of a rock quarry material source for aggregate production to service the section of Highway OR31. ODOT requests authorization to conduct evaluative drilling on USFS land at two sites.
This project addresses ecosystem restoration in coniferous forest, meadows, riparian areas, aspen stands and other plant communities while reducing high fuel levels and high road densities, and providing forest products.
The Bly R. D. proposes to authorize Oregon State Department of Transportation to replace existing communications facility with an upgraded facility at the Medicine Mountain comm. site.
The State of Oregon is consolidating and upgrading public safety microwave and radio systems used by Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon State Police, to comply with federal communication mandates. The project requires FS authorization.
The State of Oregon is consolidating and upgrading public safety microwave and radio systems used by Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon State Police, to comply with federal communication mandates. The project requires FS authorization.
Proposed actions include building a new self-supported 160' tower, accompanying building, installing 2-1000 gallon propane tanks, burying overhead power lines, removing old lookout tower, existing trailer, and communication building.
Proposal to perform exploratoring drilling from 11 pads (approximately 70' long and 30' wide) on Crone Hill and Quartz Butte in the area of Quartz Mountain.
PacifiCorp wants to add a junction box along their line to provide electricity to thye GTN Pipeline to support their anode system which protects the pipeline.
Renew existing special use permit to facilitate continued study/analysis on proposed Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline right-of-way. No new improvements outside existing survey areas are authorized with permit renewal.
Pacific Power will replace an existing deteriorated distribution pole with a new pole within 5-feet of the existing pole being replaced. The project area will require minor clearing of brush, 50-feet by 50-feet around the pole being replaced.
The Pacific Rendezvous Corporation wishes to host an even re-enacting the pre-1840's fur trade. Event, including set up and take down, will range from 06/08/2025-06/27/2025, with the event taking place 06/11/25-06/25.
The proposed action is to issue a special use permit to the Pacific Primitive Rendezvous for occupancy of Forest Service lands to put on a historical re-enactment of the pre-1840 fur trade era event on the Paisley Ranger District.
Proposing vegetation management to reduce the risk of insect and disease and wildfire on about 2,496 acres. Activities would focus on understory thinning and juniper reduction followed by prescribed fire.
Map #38. Plant ponderosa pine seedlings on about 461 acres in the Pax Timber Sale area of Abe Vegetation Management Project. Reestablish ponderosa pine where beetles have killed the majority of trees.
Pecks Astragalus is a rare plant with limited distribution in California and Oregon. One reason is due to damage caused by the larvae of the moth Sparganothis tunicana. There is a need to test if reducing the pest damage will increase reproduction.
This is a lease renewal request. The current lease expires 12/31/07. The site was inspected on 6/20/07 and was found to be in compliance with their current lease. The renewal complies with the FS policy on occupancy & use of NFS land.
Establish a zipline in the area formerly known as the Tomahawk Ski Bowl off Hwy 140 across from the Rocky Point turnoff. Send comments on this project to: FS-comments-pacificnorthwest-frewin-klamath@fs.fed.us, subject line: Canopy Tour
Enhance existing redband trout spawning habitat and provide cover for spawning trout. Work will occur in the Ranch Creek Ditch prior to the ditch entering private lands.
Map 3. The Raptor prescribed burns (#1 and #9) are intended to reduce fuel profiles and to bring fire regime condition class to within the estimated historical range of variability during a specifically defined reference period (FRCC 1).
This project has been combined with the Irving Creek Culvert Replacement CE because they are in the same project area and fall under the same category. See project number 37185.
Would maintain and enhance a resilient forest habitat by developing spatial patterns, summer forage, tree densities, and forest composition and structure more typical of a resilient, fire-adapted forest.
Map 26. Mountain pine beetle infestation has caused high lodgepole pine mortality in a 300,000 acre area. For public/employee safety felling of dead and infested trees would occur (150 feet each side) along about 199 road miles on FS lands (7,000 ac)
5 separate projects: EFM Shaded Fuel Break, Warner Fuel Break II, Obenchain Forest and Rangeland Health, Bear Wallow All Lands RAC and LFLP 2022 Paddock Butte Project.
This is a 249 acre portion of the original Tomahawk Project that was enjoined by an order signed 11/25/08. This project will continue work in remaining units 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 & 12 which pose a threat to the health of the forest.
Proposal to issue a special use permit to Ridgeline Energy authorizing access, installation, operations, maintenance and decommissioning activities associated with use of one sonic detection and ranging (SODAR) and five anemometer towers.
This project will replace the guzzler that was destroyed during the Bootleg Fire. Guzzler systems are situated on the Fremont National Forest in areas documented to lack abundance of water for wildlife species living and moving through the area.
Map 25. Restore historical channel continuity and large woody habitat on sections of two creeks, in conjunction with similar work on adjacent private lands.
The Lakeview Ranger District has partnered with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and proposes to restore and enhance aspen stands in the Rogger Meadow area of the South Warner Mountain Range.
The reauthorization of expired Special Use Permits (SUPs) and the conversion of MOUs to SUPs for a term of up to 30-years for the current authorized holders of these permits. No site-specific construction or ground disturbing activities are proposed.
Fences and Natural Boundaries are essential for proper livestock management. The Bootleg fire removed a lot of the natural boundaries which need to be replaced with new fences.
Fremont-Winema National Forest is proposing to issue a forest-wide master special use authorization for existing NRCS SNOTEL sites. No changes to the scope of these authorizations are proposed and no additional ground disturbance would occur.
Would grant a private road easement on an existing native surface road to access the SeCoy property. The Forest Service would identify road operation and maintenance measures needed for protection of National Forest lands.
The project proposes to decommission about 3.5 miles of system roads that are currently in maintenance level 1 (closed to all access), for the purpose of improving watershed conditions.
Manage forest structure and species composition to improve forest landscape resiliency from uncharacteristic insect and disease disturbances. Treatments would include precommercial thinning, commercial thinning, and prescribed fire.
Map 21. Restoration activities (streambank recontouring, sedge/sod mat palcements, whole willow transplants, gravel bar/floodplain creation and enhancement) along 2.5 miles of South Creek in an area obtained in a land exchanged.
South Sprague Bridge has critical findings from excessive decay and so cannot withstand heavy traffic. This project will replace failing timber members with innovative thermoplastic members to allow for continued and unrestricted use.
Enhance and restore aspen stands by removing encroaching conifers through non-commercial thinning along with application of prescribed fire as deemed necessary.
To improve wildlife habitat conditions and increase the forest resilience to disturbance events on approximately 69,567 acres through small tree thinning, prescribed fire, aspen/mountain mahogany/meadow enhancement, and stream restoration.
Reauthorize 16 individual special use permits pertaining to utilities. 9 SUPs are for powerlines, 3 are for communication sites, 3 for water structures, and 1 to maintain directional signs.
Reauthorize 15 special use permits pertaining to land use. 8 SUPs are for private road easements, 1 for a spring box and water line, 1 for use of Keno Reservoir and 5 for livestock pasture use.
Spring Creek Road is a small timber sale planned to treat the Lobert stands remaining between Hill IRTC and the 242 fire.I am proposing to extend vegetation treatment to this small lodgepole stand, following the same PDCs and BMPs outlined in Lobert.
I am proposing to implement several vegetation management activities designed to improve timber stand health, improve wildlife habitat, to reduce fire risk; and to reduce the risk of and increase the resilience to insect and disease infestations.
There is a need to remove some trees around Sugarpine Lookout that have grown tall enough to impact the landscape view for detection of wildfires. The desired condition is an unobstructed view to detect wildfires at their smallest size.
U of O wants to install a seismic monitor on Sugarpine Mt. in order to close a gap within the seismic monitoring network for the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.
Install electrical service to 8 existing campsites at Sunset CG. Electricity is already at the CG, but needs trenching to extend electric lines to the 8 sites.
The Paisley District Ranger is proposing to recommend reissuance of a special use permit for twenty years (Forest Supevisor signature to authorize permit). Special Use Permit #PAI410104 was issued for 50 years on September 17, 1958 for the power lin
The Forest proposes to permit the installation of less than half a mile of 7.2 kv overhead power line across FS land and along an existing private road to bring power to an adjacent private property.
To issue a temporary construction permit for 5 years to Surprise Valley Elect. Corp. to install new aerial and underground power lines from Forest Service land to private.
This area has been brought forward for analysis at this time in order to comply with the Rescission Act of 1995, which requires the Forest Service to establish and adhere to a schedule for completion of NEPA analyses and decisions on all allotments.
BPA proposes to upgrade/replace existing comm facilities with new building, tower, propane tanks and access rd under special use authorization. Project includes removal of existing structures and rehabilitation of site.
The proposed action is to authorize T-Mobile-West LLC (T-Mobile) to construct, operate, and maintain an outdoor cabinet facility with cellular telephone equipment at the Forest Service Dead Indian Mountain Communications Site.
Considering a request by TWC, Corp. for a SUP to drive motorized vehicles across National Forest System lands to access privately owned land for timber harvest activities. 10 access routes totaling ~0.4 miles.
The project addresses a safety issue to provide approach guardrail to tie into the bridge railing on this double-lane structure on a high speed high maintenance level road (28 Road on the Fremont-Winema, ML=4).
The Thomas Creek Guard Station off NFS Road 28 was shut down around 1989 and is run down/lacking an adequate water source. Due to the condition of the facility, the Forest Supervisor marked it for demolition to reduce its physical footprint.
The proposal includes a holistic approach that uses vegetation management, fuel reduction, road management, aspen restoration, and meadow and riparian restoration, to restore the landscape. Both mechanical and non-mechanical treatments are proposed.
Map 28. This project proposes to stabilize 15 headcuts on an unnamed tributary of Thomas Creek to improve passage and habitat for Modoc suckers (ESA listed -Endangered) and redband trout (USFS Region 6 Sensitive Species).
This project continues work on a series of recovery actions designed to protect and enhance endangered bull trout habitat by limiting access and also resurfacing the 3413 road.
Analysis of 4 alternatives to replace or repair the road-stream crossing on FSR 3513-110; and possibly decommission segments of FSR 3513 and FSR 3513-110. The selected alternative could change access to these FSRs.
To replace a failing barrier on Threemile Creek that helps to isolate the threatened bull Trout. Will be placing large wood in the stream to improve roughness,and pool habitat within the creek using a helicopter or spider excavator.
Map 20. Install fish barrier to protect Bull Trout, add large woody material to reach below 110 road, install gates and issue a seasonal road closure on FS Road 3413 from the 110 road west to the junction with FS Road 3449.
Claim owner proposes to excavate 12 test holes ~15'diameter by 15'deep using a small excavator to sample material for geodes. Includes ~1,200' of cross country motorized vehicle use.
The project would include pre-commercial thinning (PCT) of 750 acres. PCT would include felling trees less than 8 inches in diameter at breast height, machine or hand piling of the slash created, and pile burning and/or underburning of units.
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network wants to install an Earthquake Early Warning Station consisting of three structures. Applegate Butte will provide a key location to fill a gap within the earthquake warning network.
There is a need to add a seismic monitoring site to the Earthquake Early Warning System to monitor the surrounding areas for earthquakes. Tomahawk Butte will provide a key location to fill a gap within the earthquake warning network.
Special Use application to construct a 150' tall cell tower, equipment shed, and fence at top of the old Tomahawk Ski Hill near Rocky Point/Hwy 140. Includes buried power line from Hwy 140 up an existing access road to tower site.
The purpose of the proposed action is to build a restroom/shower house with an installed septic system at the existing Upper Klamath Marsh U.S. Fish and Wildlife Cabin on the Klamath Ranger District.
Promotes aspen growth and re-establishment in approximately 823 acres of aspen stands in Upper Sycan Subwatershed. Proposes removing encroaching conifers (hand fell, leave on site), and prescribed fire to promote now aspen growth.
Authorization of an existing road (60' wide) that crosses approximately 107' of National Forest System land to access private property that is being partitioned. The one road will access two separate land parcels.
Verizon has proposed to install new vaults and fiber optic line to their existing shelter at the communications site located at Pierce Point. This line is needed for reliability of voice and data services and will build in redundancy for back up.
Consider request for SUP to intall an equipment shelter (26' x 11 1/2')on existing gravel pad, bury a powerline 120' through the graveled area and colocate antenna equipment on an existing tower at the Grizzly Peak Communications Site.
Authorization of an existing road that crosses approximately 30' of National Forest System land to access his private property that is being partitioned. This existing road is not a National Forest System road.
The Forest Supervisor proposes to issue a private road special use authorization to the landowner for their construction, operation and maintenance of an access road (30%u2019 wide right of way).
Commercial thin 45 acres, precommercial thin 9.5 acres, remove tall brush and small trees from existing ski runs on 5.7 acres. Project is on Lake County land and would be funded by RAC dollars. Improve forest health,skier safety,reduce fuel loads.
The proposed work is rehabilitation work related to the Watson Creek Fire. The proposal includes in-stream tree placement and repair of fences to protect riparian areas from grazing. Also included is the felling of Danger and Hazard Trees near fence.
Reforestation activities totaling approximately 29,000 acres are proposed within the high-severity burn areas (>75% tree mortality) and proposed salvage units (250 acres) within the project area.
Repair and maintenance activities on the roads, trails, and landline boundaries within the fire perimeter. This would include treatment of Danger and Hazard trees within a 150 foot buffer (300 foot total) along roads, trails, and landline boundaries.
Salvage of 250 acres resulting from the Watson Creek Fire. The proposed 250 acres are within previously identified harvest units under the Deuce Environmental Analysis, Paisley Ranger District, Paisley, Oregon.
The proposed work activities are a result of the Watson Creek Fire. Proposed recreation related work includes activities such as sign replacement, bridge replacement, fence replacement, and trail work.
Map 31. Analyze activities on approx. 48,000 acres to enhance old growth forest characteristics, increase forest diversity, improve wildlife and riparian habitats. Consider stand density and fuel reduction activities, FLRMP amendment to cut >21" wf
Meadow restoration treatments on 299 acres including removal of overstocked vegetation and prescribed burning to stimulate grasses and forbs. Rehabilitation of drainage ditch to re-establish desired riparian hardwood species and raise water table.
The stabilization of current erosion patterns; addition of organic material to rebuild soil structure, biological function, and stability; and establishment of a more diverse and effective vegetative ground cover through invasive plants treatments.
Withdraw 240.59 acres from location and entry of new mining claims under the United States mining laws for 20 years to protect remediation work that was completed at the mine sites in 2001-2002.
Map 10. The Chiloquin Ranger District is a proposal to respond to the need to protect sensitive resources. The proposal would close 4 acres within the Williamson River cliff area while enhancing the surrounding area for visitors.
There is a need to install a cattleguard on the 3411 road to finish the northern fence of the Yaden Flat Allotment. The existing fence funnels cattle towards the North Sprague River, which is protected habitat for bull trout.
Creation of a drift fence approximately one mile in length to aid in livestock management. A strategically placed drift fence would allow better control over the movement between the North and South Yamsi allotment pastures.
Map 12. Evaluate livestock grazing on the Yamsi Grazing Allotment. The current Yamsi Allotment permit authorizes 444 cow/calf pairs for four months at 45% utilization.
Map 31. Thin 100 to 300 foot wide zone in specific timber stands (up to 70 ac.) adjacent to system roads to facilitate a safe and effective area to initiate control points for wildfire suppression efforts. All activity slash would be treated.
