Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2021 to 09/30/2021
Willamette National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) :
-  Projects Occurring Nationwide
-  R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Willamette National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Willamette National Forest,  Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Willamette National Forest,  McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Willamette National Forest,  Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Willamette National Forest,  Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Regulations, Directives, Orders  On Hold  N/A  N/A Sarah Shoemaker
907-586-7886
sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us 
Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
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Willamette National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Planting 2020 Fires
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2021  		Expected:09/2021  09/2021 Lindsay Anderson
541-367-3485
lindsay.m.anderson@usda.gov 
Description: Plant conifers in up to 30% of the acres within the 2020 Beachie Creek, Lionshead, and Holiday Farm fire boundaries outside of wilderness areas. Planting is proposed within the moderate to high severity burn areas.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60047
Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District, Detroit Ranger District, McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On Forest System lands within the perimeters of the 2020 Beachie Creek, Lionshead, and Holiday Farm Fires.
Willamette 2020 Fires Roadside Danger Tree Reduction
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Road management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/08/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 Elspeth Gustavson
541-225-6436
elspeth.gustavson@usda.gov 
Description: To improve safety along roads in fire burned areas of the Forest and reopen these roads as quickly as possible for public and administrative use, project would fell dead and injured trees which pose a danger to roads and those traveling along them.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59519
Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District, Detroit Ranger District, McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roads that are open or where access is needed for forest management within the 176,055 acres of the Willamette National Forest that burned in the 2020 Holiday Farm, Beachie Creek, and Lionshead Fires.
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Willamette National Forest,   Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Bado Thin
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)  On Hold  N/A  N/A Annika Dixon
503-854-3897
annika.dixon@usda.gov 
Description: Bado Thin would commercially thin approximately 70 acres of timber over the age of 80 to increase stand health and vigor and provide timber to the local economy. Timber would be harvested using both ground based and skyline yarding systems.
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T10S, R5E, section 21. Next to the southern bank of the Detroit Reservoir.
Divide
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           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Adrienne Strubb
303-275-5282
Adrienne.Strubb@usda.gov 
Description: This project would commercially harvest about 1647 acres of managed and natural stands to enhance the growth and structural complexity of the stands. Project also includes road density management, meadow restoration, sugar pine habitat restoration.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56803
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T 10 S, R 06 E, sections 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, and T 11 S, R 06 E, sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, and 28. Approximately 7 miles SE of Detroit.
Hoover Martin Salvage Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Forest products  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/28/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		08/2021 Adrienne Strubb
503-854-3221
Adrienne.Strubb@usda.gov 
Description: The project would propose salvaging fire damaged trees of no more than 250-acres inside the Beachie Creek Fire area within the conjunction of the Upper North Santiam River, Breitenbush River, and Headwaters North Santiam River watersheds.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60176
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 09 South, Range 05 East Sections 14, 15, 22, 23, and 26; Range 06 East Sections 29, and 32 & Township 10 South Range 06 East Section 5, 6, 7, and 8.
ODOT Communication Building
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Penny Keen
503-854-4202
pkeen@fs.fed.us 
Description: ODOT would build a communication building and tower at Halls Ridge at an existing communication site.
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Section 8 Township 10 Range 5. Halls Ridge in an existing communication site.
ODOT Halls Ridge Communication Site
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2021  		Expected:10/2021  10/2021 Penny Keen
503-854-4202
pkeen@fs.fed.us 
Description: Oregon Department of Transportation Wireless Communications Section wishes to place a new site at Halls Ridge to construct multi-purpose public safety grade communications, including a tower, an equipment shelter, and other equipment.
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Section 8, T 10S, R 5E. Halls Ridge communication site, off 2223-527.
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Special Use Permit Renewal
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2021  		Expected:01/2022  01/2022 Penny Keen
503-854-4202
pkeen@fs.fed.us 
Description: Renewal of Detroit Lake State Park and Mongold Day Use Area special use permits. Special use permit will be for a term of 30 years.
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Detroit Lake State Park and the Mongold Day Use Area on Hwy 22 along Detroit Lake.
Sportsman's Thin
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products  On Hold  N/A  N/A Annika Dixon
503-854-3897
annika.dixon@usda.gov 
Description: Project is proposing commercial thinning of timber over 80 years old to increase health and vigor of stands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56760
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T10S,R5E, secs 11,12,14, Adjacent to Detroit Reservoir.
Tumble Fall and Leave
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Dave Klug
503-854-4216
dklug@fs.fed.us 
Description: Diversify even aged stands along both Tumble and Parkett Creeks and restore large wood to the creeks (without removing dominant trees) by directionally felling to place woody material into the riparian area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56173
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Parkett Creek: T.11S., R.07E., Section 19, NW 1/4 Tumble Creek: T.10S., R.05E., Section 10, NW 1/4. Tumble Creek: just downstream of water intake for the Detroit Lake State Park and upstream from the Hwy 22 bridge. Parkett Creek: in the headwaters of the North Santiam River, SW of Marion Forks.
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Willamette National Forest,   McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
1501-1500104 Complex Salvage
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Fuels management 		 Completed  Actual: 06/22/2021  06/2021 Floyd Comer
5418227203
floyd.comer@usda.gov 
Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to salvage all fire damaged trees within a 213-acre area located in stands that are 60-115 years old. The project will be harvested using skyline, and ground-based equipment.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59782
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R04E Sections 13, 14, 22 & T16S, R05E Section 18. The proposed projects areas are located off Forest Service Roads 1501 and 1500104.
2021 Precommercial Thinning & Conifer Release Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)  Completed  Actual: 06/10/2021  08/2021 Autumn Metz
541-822-7223
autumn.metz@usda.gov 
Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to implement precommercial thinning (PCT) and conifer release on approximately 127 acres of young managed conifer stands. The thinning and release operation would be accomplished by using chainsaws.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60173
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - T.19S, R.05E, Sections 13, & 24; T.19S, R.06E, Sections 18, & 19; and T.13S, R.07E, Section 24 . T.19S, R.05E, Sections 13, & 24; T.19S, R.06E, Sections 18, & 19; and T.13S, R.07E, Section 24, Willamette Meridian Lane & Linn County, OR .
2620107 Danger Tree Removal
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Fuels management 		 Completed  Actual: 04/12/2021  06/2021 Guillermo Vera
541 822-7257
guillermo.vera@usda.gov 
Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to remove all fire damaged danger trees within a 20-acre area located in 2 stands that are 120-200 years old. The dead and dying fire damaged trees will be removed with ground-based equipment.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59783
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R04E Sections 19-20. T16S, R04E Sections 19 & 20.
Boulder Thin
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Forest products
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/08/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 Floyd Comer
541 822-7203
floyd.comer@usda.gov 
Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to treat 56 acres in a stand that is approximately 56 years old. Treatments would include 40 acres of commercial thinning including gaps and 16 acres within the riparian reserve left untreated as skips.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59895
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T15S, R06E Sections 25 & 36. The proposed project area is located off Forest Service Road 2653000 Boulder Creek.
Delta A Recreation Hazardous Fuels Reduction
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Fuels management 		 Completed  Actual: 06/22/2021  07/2021 Shadie Nimer
541-822-7271
shadie.nimer@usda.gov 
Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 49 acres to reduce hazardous vegetative fuel accumulations outside the Delta A Recreational Residence's cabin tracts. Treatments would include removal of surface and ladder fuels.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58465
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R05E, Section 16. The project is within the McKenzie Bridge Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). The proposed hazardous fuels treatment is located adjacent to County Road 2639 (King Road) and Forest roads 2639164/165/166/27.
EFR Thin
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/03/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 Floyd Comer
541 822-7203
floyd.comer@usda.gov 
Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to treat 85 acres in three stands that are approximately 44 years old. Treatments would include 62 acres of commercial thinning 8 acres of gaps and 15 acres left unharvested as skips.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59438
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T17S, R6E Sections 07, 08, 17 Willamette Meridain. The proposed project areas are located off Forest Service Road 1993000 and 1993560.
McKenzie Gateway Sign
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/02/2021  		Expected:06/2021
  		08/2021 Megan Jones
541-822-7259
megan.jones@usda.gov 
Description: The purpose of this project is to install a gateway sign at the east end of the McKenzie River corridor as a part of the McKenzie River Wayfinding Plan.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60202
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. westside of Highway 126 approximately 0.3 miles south the intersection of Highway 20.
SP Thin
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 Completed  Actual: 06/02/2021  07/2021 Floyd Comer
541 822-7203
floyd.comer@usda.gov 
Description: The McKenzie River Ranger is proposing to treat approximately 91 acres in three stands that are approximately 44 years old. Treatments would include 63 acres of commercial thinning, 7acres of gaps and 21 acres left unharvested as skips.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59316
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T.15S., R.06E., Sections 2, 10, 11, Willamette Meridian. The proposed project areas are located off Forest Service Road 2655000 (Stand 2), 2655509 (Stand 1), 2655504 (Stand 3).
Sprang Creek Thin
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 Completed  Actual: 04/09/2021  07/2021 Floyd Comer
541 822-7203
floyd.comer@usda.gov 
Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to commercially thin two 50-year-old stands. A total of 83 acres will be treated within the project area. Of the 83 acres 16% will remain untreated as skips.
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R6E, Sections 23, 24, & 25. The proposed projects areas are located off Forest Service Road 2643450. Continue .3 miles to the first stand. The second stand is 1.2 miles past the first on Forest Service 2643450.
Tamolitch Pool (Blue Pool)
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 04/29/2021  		Expected:09/2021
  		08/2022 Dean Schlichting
541-225-6424
deandschlichting@fs.fed.us 
Description: This project will manage Tamolitch Pool (Blue Pool) by building a parking lot on approximately 3 acres, re-routing a section of the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, adding recreation amenities, and closing Tamolitch Pool to swimming.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53543
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T15S R6E Sections 1, 11, and 12, T15S R7E Section 6, T14S R6E Sections 25 and 36, and T14S R7E Sections 30 and 31. The project area encompasses Tamolitch Pool on the McKenzie River as well as the surrounding area between Hwy 126, Trail Bridge Campground, road 2672-655 near Smith Reservoir, and road 2600-740.
Three Sisters Wildfire Risk Reduction Treatment
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Fuels management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/03/2017  		Expected:08/2021
  		08/2021 Dennis Rogers
541-822-7247
drogers02@fs.fed.us 
Description: This treatment aims to provide pre-established strategic suppression/containment opportunities for wildfires burning within and adjacent to the Three Sisters Wilderness
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51233
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South end of McKenzie River road.
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Willamette National Forest,   Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Broken Bowl Bridge Replacement
CE
 - Recreation management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
karowell@fs.fed.us 
Description: The bridge was broken from a downed tree during the 2019 snow event. This bridge is along the Fall Creek National Scenic Trail.
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T18S, R2E, S31 SE. Approximately 9 miles north/northeast of Lowell, OR.
Cowhorn Trail Cutoff
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/09/2018  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
karowell@fs.fed.us 
Description: Oregon Cascades Recreation Area remains disconnected between the west and east sides as it stands. No bike-legal single track route exists from the popular Timpanogas area to the Windy Lakes. This proposed cutoff will create better connectivity.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53692
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T25S, R5.5E, Sections 11 and 1. Approximately, 35 miles southeast of Oakridge.
Fall Creek Repeater
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Facility management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Anne Trapanese
541-560-3433
anne.trapanese@usda.gov 
Description: We have a need to improve communication within the Fall Creek Watershed and are proposing to install a new repeater. The impacted area is less than 1/4 acre.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59774
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The target location is the end of the 1821-154 Road.
Greenwaters Trail Expansion
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/07/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		09/2021 Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
karowell@fs.fed.us 
Description: Three miles of new trail (up to 48" wide and surfaced with pea gravel or wood chips) are proposed along with a 1/4 mile connector trail to the 5852 road and a few very short connector trails to make the trail system more useful and easy to follow.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59771
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T21S, R3E, Sections 21, 22.
Lowell Country Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 12/10/2020  		Expected:04/2022
Actual: 04/13/2021
04/14/2020
07/10/2019  		04/2022 Eileen Kitayama
458-245-0170
eileen.kitayama@usda.gov 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52868
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 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.
North Fork #2 Bridge Replacement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
karowell@fs.fed.us 
Description: The bridge damage during the 2019 snow event. It is near failing. This bridge on the North Fork Trail.
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T20S, R3E, Section 26 of the Willamette Meridian, Lane County, Oregon. Approximately 5 miles north/northeast of Westfir, OR along the North Fork River.
North Fork Bridge Replacement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/24/2019  		Expected:10/2021
  		11/2021 Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
karowell@fs.fed.us 
Description: The bridge, which is located along the North Fork Trail, has failed and is unsafe to cross. The new bridge would be built with native log stringers by hand using skilled trail bridge builders.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56000
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T20S, R3E, Section 13. Approximately 8 miles north/northeast of Westfir, OR along the North Fork River.
Side Channel Bridge Construction
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/07/2021  		Expected:08/2021
  		09/2021 Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
karowell@fs.fed.us 
Description: We propose to build the Side Channel trail bridge on the Middle Fork Trail #3609 to meet National Health and Safety standards for trails.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59776
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Middle Fork Trail #3609.
Special Forest Products Modernization
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Forest products  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/07/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 Oliver Bossert
541-782-5248
Oliver.Bossert@usda.gov 
Description: The proposed action is to update existing documentation, specify new protections, and open up new opportunities for those seeking timber and non-timber special forest products on the district (excluding firewood).
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59772
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Middle Fork Ranger District.
West Abutment Quarry Expansion
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Minerals and Geology  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Jered Hogansen
541-782-5232
jered.hogansen@usda.gov 
Description: The Middle Fork Ranger District is proposing the development of the West Abutment Quarry. A pit plan will be developed which maximizes the amount of suitable rock to be extracted from the pit while minimizing impact to the surrounding ground.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59773
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T21E, R3E, Sec. 34 SE NE.
Whitebark Pine Planting
CE
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)  On Hold  N/A  N/A Sally Christensen
541-496-4194
smchristensen@fs.fed.us 
Description: Whitebark pine is listed as threatened due to white pine blister rust, mountain pine beetle, fire suppression, and climate change. This project would plant approximately 500 Whitebark pine seedlings on 30 acres in the Fuji Mountain area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56025
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - is 22S 5 1/2 E Sec 14. Approximately 16 miles east of Oakridge, OR near Fuji Mountain.
Youngs Rock Rigdon EIS
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Heritage resource management
- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 06/17/2019
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2021  		Expected:12/2021
  		12/2021 Hilary Krieger
5038543221
Hilary.Krieger@usda.gov 
Description:  Forest management treatments are proposed on approximately 6,800 acres within the project area. Treatment proposed include thinning, early seral creation, fuel reduction, habitat restoration, system road management, recreation management.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55868
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - The legal description of the area is T 23 S, R 3 E, sections 1-4, 9-16, 21-28, 34-36, T 23 S, R 4 E, sections 7, 16-35, T 24 S, R 3 E, sections 1-3, 10-13, T 24 S, R 4 E, sections 2-1, 14-20. This project planning area is located in the Upper Middle Fork Willamette Watershed, in Lane County, Oregon. The project is located approximately 15 miles south of Oakridge ,OR on the 2100 road system.
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Willamette National Forest,   Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Cascadia Day Use Area Mailbox Installation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 04/30/2021  06/2021 Stefanie Gatchell
541-367-3962
stefanie.gatchell@usda.gov 
Description: The project proposes to install US Postal Service mailboxes at the Cascadia Day Use area to give nearby residents access to mail service. The mailboxes would sit on a cement pad adjacent to the existing parking area and be maintained by the USPS.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59538
Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - The legal description for the project site is: T. 13S., R. 3E., Section 36. The Cascadia Day Use Area is located approximately 10 miles east of Sweet Home, OR.
Dispersed Camping Rehabilitation and Improvements
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/22/2021  		Expected:08/2021
  		08/2021 Stefanie Gatchell
541-367-3962
stefanie.gatchell@usda.gov 
Description: The proposal would rehab and improve dispersed camping sites in several popular areas by reconfiguring sites and closing unauthorized roads or trails. The project is needed to reduce safety concerns, vegetation damage, garbage and human waste issues.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59452
Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Canal Creek T10,11S, R4, sections 2,3,10. Quartzville T10,11,12S, R4 sections 23,26,27,28,33,34,35, R5 sections 30,31. Galena and Hwy 20 T13S, R4,5,6,7 sections, 18,25,30,31,32. Canal Creek T10,11S, R4, sections 2,3,10. Quartzville T10,11,12S, R4 sections 23,26,27,28,33,34,35, R5 sections 30,31. Galena and Hwy 20 T13S, R4,5,6,7 sections, 18,25,30,31,32.
Quartzville-Middle Santiam
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/18/2019
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 08/2021  		Expected:12/2021
  		05/2022 Joan Schmidgall
541-367-3809
jschmidgall02@fs.fed.us 
Description: Contribute a sustainable supply of timber to local communities while promoting health and diversity in Matrix and LSR land allocations. Vegetation management is proposed for ~7,900 acres. Road decommissioning and maintenance is also proposed.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57351
Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Sweet Home, Oregon.
Tombstone Trail Re-route
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 04/30/2021  07/2021 Stefanie Gatchell
541-367-3962
stefanie.gatchell@usda.gov 
Description: The project proposes to re-route 500 feet of the Tombstone trail on the west side of the parking area. The current entrance to the trail is in close proximity to Highway 20 and this creates a safety hazard for both vehicles and hikers.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59536
Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The legal description is T 13S, R 5E, section 31. The project is location approximately 36 miles east of Sweet Home, OR.
Walton Ranch Bat House and Gate Installation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/25/2021  		Expected:08/2021
  		08/2021 Esmeralda Bracamonte
5413673963
esmeralda.bracamonte@usda.gov 
Description: The project proposes to construct a new bat house at Walton Ranch to provide quality habitat and the ability to monitor bat populations for WNS. A new gate at the entrance would protect the sensitive area from illegal traffic.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59535
Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - The legal description is T 13S, R 4E, section 32. The project is located approximately 30 miles east of Sweet Home, OR. the legal description is T 13S, R 4E, Section 32. The project is located approximately.
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