Blue Mountains Forest Plan Revision
Land Management Plan revision for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests, which will provide management direction on approximately 4.9 million acres of public lands. https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umatilla/planning/blue-mountains-forest-plan-revision
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Malheur, Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman Forests in northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 08/05/2025 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 02/2027 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 02/2027 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 06/2027 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2027 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Umatilla National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
219 (2012)
Project Purpose:
Land Management Planning
Project Activity:
Plan Creation/Revision
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Malheur National Forest; Umatilla National Forest; Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Districts:
Malheur National Forest All Units; Umatilla National Forest All Units; Wallowa Valley Ranger District; Eagle Cap Ranger District; La Grande Ranger District; Whitman Ranger District
States:
Oregon; Washington
Counties:
Baker; Crook; Grant; Harney; Malheur; Morrow; Umatilla; Union; Wallowa; Wheeler; Asotin; Columbia; Garfield; Walla Walla
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Michael Neuenschwander
2517 S.W. Hailey Avenue
Pendleton, OR 97801
541-278-3716
sm.fs.bluesforests@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/7/2025