North Slope Vegetation Management Project
The ONF proposes tree harvest treatments focusing on retaining large, healthy, fire and drought resistant species. Simultaneously, this project will improve forest health and wildfire resiliency and reduce threats to nearby private properties.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is roughly bound by private lands to the north and Forest Service Roads 2630, 12, and 38 to the South.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 03/2027 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2027 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Lead Management Unit:
Paulina Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Ochoco National Forest
Districts:
Paulina Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Crook; Grant; Wheeler
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jennifer Abernathy
3160 NE Third Street
Prineville, OR 97754
541-416-6506
jennifer.abernathy@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/2/2026