Central Grassland Fuels Reduction Project
Developing project to reduce fuels in the Central area of the Crooked River National Grassland in response to the Wildfire Crisis Strategy (WCS). Work will primarily involve juniper thinning followed by piling/burning and native shrub planting.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Westside of Highway 97. The project is dispersed between or borders Warm Springs Reservation, State, BLM and private lands.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Crooked River Natl Grassland
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Ochoco National Forest
Districts:
Crooked River Natl Grassland
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Jefferson
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jennifer Abernathy
813 S.W. Hwy. 97
Madras, OR 97741
541-416-6506
jennifer.abernathy@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/2/2025