Big Blue
The project would improve stand conditions by commercially thinning and group select harvesting 35-to 80-year-old timber stands in the Upper Blue River sub-watershed. Road maintainenance, restoration, and decommissioning would also occur.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is represented by the Upper Blue River subwatershed, and is located approximately 4 miles northeast of the Blue River Community.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/15/2008 |
| Comment Period | 06/15/2009 |
| Decision | 07/2009 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2010 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
McKenzie River Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Watershed Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Big Blue Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/23/2009
Legal Notice Date: 07/30/2009
Forests:
Willamette National Forest
Districts:
McKenzie River Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Lane
Legal Land Description:
T14SR4E Sec. 25, 36; T14S5E Sec. 19, 23-36; T14SRE Sec. 19, 30-31; T15SR4E Sec. 2, 10-16, 21-28, 35-36; T15SR5E Sec. 1-22, 28-31; T15SR6E Sec. 6-7; T16SR4E Sec. 1; T16R5E Sec. 6
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Kevin Bruce
57600 McKenzie Hwy
McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
541-822-7260
kbruce@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/10/2009