Lowell Country Project
The project includes thinning of ~15,900 net acres of managed stands under 80 years of age to improve stand growth/vigor and to produce a sustainable supply of forest products, as well as maintain, store and/or decommission ~650 miles of roads.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Located in the 123,000 acre Fall Creek 5th watershed, on the western edge of the Middle Fork Ranger District, Township 17-20 and Range 2 - 4E of the Willamette Meridian. https://arcg.is/0KHXCq
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/27/2017 |
| Comment Period | 12/24/2018 |
| Objection Period Start | 12/10/2020 |
| Decision | 04/2021 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 12/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Middle Fork Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Watershed Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Road Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Lowell Country Project, Phase 1
Decision Signed Date: 07/10/2019
Lowell Country Project Phase 2
Decision Signed Date: 04/14/2020
Lowell Country Project Phase 3
Decision Signed Date: 04/13/2021
Forests:
Willamette National Forest
Districts:
Middle Fork Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Lane
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Mariah Wallace
46375 Highway 58
Westfir, OR 97492
541-782-5346
mariah.wallace@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/17/2023