Mountain Top Defensible Space
This project is designed to increase site distance of the Madison fire detection lookout and reduce the risk of loss of improvements (lookout tower and communication systems) at the Madison and Black Mountain Communication Sites due to wildfire.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Black Mountain Communication Site, located at T 4S R 28E Sect. 14 SW/SE. Madison Butte Lookout, located at T 5S R 27E Sect. 29 NE/NE. Â
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/20/2016 |
| Decision | 02/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2020 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.12 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(3); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Heppner Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Cancelled
Project Decision Information
Mountain Top Defensible Space
Decision Signed Date: 01/30/2020
(FS Withdrawn)
Forests:
Umatilla National Forest
Districts:
Heppner Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Morrow
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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William Schlaich
P.O. Box 7
Heppner, OR 97836
541-676-2120
wschlaich@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 7/28/2022