Bark
This project includes a suite of activities to restore forest and watershed resiliency, including: upland, riparian, and wildlife restoration, and associated road system changes; and fuels treatments and prescribed burning.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is primarily within the Middle South Fork John Day River and Murderers Creek Watersheds, though a small area on the western side is in the Lower South Fork John Day River Watershed.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 06/2023 (Estimated) |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 11/2023 (Estimated) |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 04/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Blue Mountain Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Biomass; Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Roadless Area Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
On Hold
Forests:
Malheur National Forest
Districts:
Blue Mountain Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Grant
Legal Land Description:
T14SR28E,S21-22,26-35;T14SR29E,S20-22,26-29,31-35;T15SR27E,S1,12-14,22-27,34-36;T15SR28E,S1-36;T15SR29E,S2-24,26-32;T15SR30E,S7-8,17-19;T16SR27E,S1-3,10-15,22-25;T16SR28E,S1-35;T16SR29E,S5-8,17-19,30
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Bethany Parker
P.O. Box 909
John Day, OR 97845
541-575-3031
bethany.parker@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/21/2023