Forest Management Direction for Large Diameter Trees in Eastern Oregon
The U.S. Forest Service will evaluate alternatives to the wildlife standard of the Eastside Screens that limits harvest of trees greater than 21 inches for the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, Malheur, Ochoco, Deschutes, and Fremont-Winema National Forests.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
National Forests in Oregon, east of the Cascade Mountain Range.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/11/2020 |
| Comment Period | 08/11/2020 |
| Decision | 01/2021 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2021 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Ochoco National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
219 (2012)
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Forest Management Direction for Large Diameter Trees in Eastern Oregon
Decision Signed Date: 01/12/2021
Legal Notice Date: 01/15/2021
Forests:
Deschutes National Forest; Fremont-Winema National Forest; Malheur National Forest; Ochoco National Forest; Umatilla National Forest; Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Districts:
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District; Crescent Ranger District; Sisters Ranger District; Bly Ranger District; Lakeview Ranger District; Paisley Ranger District; Silver Lake Ranger District; Chiloquin Ranger District; Malheur National Forest All Units; Ochoco National Forest All Units; Umatilla National Forest All Units; Wallowa-Whitman National Forest All Units
States:
Oregon; Washington
Counties:
Baker; Crook; Deschutes; Grant; Harney; Klamath; Lake; Malheur; Umatilla; Union; Wallowa; Asotin; Columbia; Garfield; Walla Walla
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Emily Platt
3160 N.E. 3rd Street
Prineville, OR 97754
503-808-2970
SM.FS.EScreens21@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/1/2023