Upper Trout and Bridge Creeks Vegetation Management Project
Ochoco National Forest is proposing tree thinning and fuels reduction for this project to create economic opportunities and increase timber supplies, reduce wildfire and tree insect/disease risks, and improve firefighter safety.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Along the northern boundary of the forest spanning from the western edge of the forest to north of Bridge Creek Wilderness; centered approximately 38 miles northeast of Prineville, OR.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/04/2026 |
| Comment Period | 11/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 03/2027 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2027 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Lead Management Unit:
Lookout Mountain Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Ochoco National Forest
Districts:
Lookout Mountain Ranger District; Paulina Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Crook; Wheeler
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Ella Rowan
3160 NE 3rd Street
Prineville, OR 97754
541-416-6583
Ella.Rowan@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/24/2026