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Projects

Projects are proposed actions that are analyzed through the National Environmental Policy Act process. The National Environmental Policy Act requires federal agencies to consider the environmental impacts of proposed federal actions or projects related to forest management. Depending on whether or not a proposed action could significantly affect the natural environment, either a Categorical Exclusion (CE), an Environmental Assessment (EA), or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is prepared. These documents involve analyzing different alternatives to the proposed action and may require public notice and comment. They result in one of the following NEPA decisions: Record of Decision (ROD), Decision Notice (DN), or Decision Memo (DM).

Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.

SOPA Reports

The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed actions for Umpqua National Forest that will soon begin or are currently undergoing environmental analysis and documentation. It provides information so that you can become aware of and indicate your interest in specific proposals. We encourage your early and ongoing involvement in any proposals of interest to you.

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Umpqua National Forest Projects

Construction of 17 new trail routes for a total of 8.3 miles, connecting existing OHV accessible routes to make riding loops. Trails would be designed specifically for motorcycles, quads, or side-by-sides and added to the motor vehicle use map.

Harvest of approximately 216 acres of dead and dying timber impacted by the 2024 Devil's Knob wildfire.

This project seeks to provide research opportunities, promote forest structural diversity, develop a more resilient landscape, and improve watershed health. It proposes thinning, prescribed burning, fuel breaks, and transportation system changes.

The project seeks to expand the current Charlie Quarry footprint approximately 2 acres to the North.

Issuance of a special use permit to install, manage, and maintain an electric vehicle charging station, parking spaces, and infrastructure within the parking area at Diamond Lake Resort.

Harvest of up to 250 acres of dead and dying timber impacted by the 2024 Lane 1 wildfire.

The Northwest Forest Plan Amendment provides an updated management framework that incorporates best available scientific information, considers public input, recommendations from the Federal Advisory Committee, tribes, and government partners.

The Pacific Northwest Region is collaborating with nine Forests to develop a region-wide project to protect whitebark pine trees (Pinus albicaulis) that have a high level of white pine blister rust resistance.

The project aims to conduct repairs along specified Forest Service Roads to prevent further damage both to the roads and to the adjacent waterways.

Improve western pond turtle habitat. Construct floating basking platforms, install buck/pole fencing, place signage near nesting habitat. Remove old tunnel structures with landscaping logs. For protection, remove encroaching conifers up to 7 in. dbh.

Project Archive

Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.