Elk Creek Watershed Restoration Project
Utilize thinning and prescribed fire to restore historic habitat structure, species mix, reduce fuel loading and improve wildlife habitat. Watershed restoration projects include meadow, oak and aquatic habitats; road improvements; and tree culturing.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Forest Service lands within Elk Creek Watershed, South Umpqua River.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/12/2015 |
| Comment Period | 04/27/2016 |
| Objection Period Start | 02/28/2017 |
| Decision | 07/2017 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2017 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Tiller Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Watershed Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Biomass; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Elk Creek Watershed Restoration Project Decision Notice and FONSI
Decision Signed Date: 07/14/2017
Forests:
Umpqua National Forest
Districts:
Tiller Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Douglas
Legal Land Description:
T 30S R 1W sec 35; T 31S R 1W sec 6-9, 15, 17-23, 25-31, and 33-36; T 31S R 2W sec 1-3, 7-13, 15, 17-23, 25-35; T 32S R 1W sec 1-7, 9, 11, 15, 17 and 19; T 32S R 2W sec 1-6, 8-17, 22-25
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Calib Baldwin
27812 Tiller Trail Highway
Tiller, OR 97484
541-825-3133
ctbaldwin@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 7/24/2017