Jackson Fuel Break
This fuel break will improve fire-fighting abilities and reduce the potential for fire spread in high-risk areas that developed due to fire suppression and insects allowing for high tree density, mortality and fuel loads over the past 100 years.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Approximately 50 miles east of Prineville, OR; Paulina District, eastern Ochoco NF; north half of Jackson subwatershed and NE corner of Black Mountain subwatershed.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/17/2025 |
| Decision | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3(11)
Special Authority:
2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Paulina Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Jackson Fuel Break
Decision Signed Date: 04/21/2025
Forests:
Ochoco National Forest
Districts:
Paulina Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Crook; Wheeler
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Ella Rowan
3160 NE Third Street
Prineville, OR 97754
509-416-6583
Ella.Rowan@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/23/2025