Falls and Telephone Fires Reforestation and Revegetation Project
The purpose of the project is to promote reforestation of burned areas with appropriate conifer species and promote restoration of appropriate hardwood and shrub species. The need was necessitated by the 2024 Falls and Telephone Fires.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
2024 Falls Fire footprint
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/15/2025 |
| Decision | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Malheur National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Project Decision Information
Falls and Telephone Fires Reforestation and Revegetation Project
Decision Signed Date: 05/22/2025
Forests:
Malheur National Forest
Districts:
Blue Mountain Ranger District; Emigrant Creek Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Grant; Harney
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Melissa Ward
431 Patterson Bridge Road
John Day, OR 97845
541-573-4363
melissa.ward@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/22/2025