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- R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
- Umpqua National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
- Umpqua National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
- Umpqua National Forest , Cottage Grove Ranger District
- Umpqua National Forest , Diamond Lake Ranger District
- Umpqua National Forest , North Umpqua Ranger District
- Umpqua National Forest , Tiller Ranger District
| R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) | |||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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| Forest Plan Amendments for the Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline EIS |
- Land management planning | In Progress NOI in Federal Register 09/21/2012 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2013 |
Expected: 08/2014 | 03/2015 | Wes Yamamoto 541-825-3100 wyamamoto@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service is proposing to amend the Land and Resource Management Plans (LRMP) for the Umpqua, Rogue River, and Winema National Forests for the proposed Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28132 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Klamath Ranger District, High Cascades Ranger District, Tiller Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas, Jackson, Klamath. Umpqua NF, Rogue River NF, and Winema NF. | |||||
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| Umpqua National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) | R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Forest Plan Amendment for Unique and Mosaic Habitats CE |
- Land management planning | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Donni Vogel 541-957-3466 dvogel@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This amendment proposes to address the need to update a portion of the 1990 Umpqua National Forest's Land and Resource Management Plan in order to maintain and restore these natural open areas that benefit biodiversity by providing important habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39842 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Umpqua National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas, Jackson, Lane. Umpqua National Forest | |||||
| Umpqua National Forest Travel Management Plan EA |
- Road management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/15/2010 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 01/2014 | Scott Elefritz 541-957-3437 selefritz@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Umpqua National Forest is preparing a Travel Management Plan in accordance with the Final Travel Management Rule, designating routes and areas for motorized use. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=25671 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Umpqua National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas, Jackson, Lane. LEGAL - Forest-wide Umpqua National Forest | |||||
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| Umpqua 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 |
| Renewal of Special Use Permits for utility lines CE |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/17/2012 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 05/2013 | Robin Duarte 541-957-3295 rduarte@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renewal of six powerline permits and three telephone line permits for the maximum 20 year terms. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37859 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tiller Ranger District, Diamond Lake Ranger District, North Umpqua Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. Multiple distribution lines Forest-wide; Diamond Lake, Tiller, and North Umpqua Districts | |||||
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| Umpqua National Forest , Cottage Grove Ranger District | R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Aspen Release Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 06/2013 | Upekala Wijayratne 541-767-5045 ucwijayratne@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose of this project is to release a small stand of quaking aspen from encroaching trees and to adaptively manage conifers that are encroaching on the 5 acre hardwood unique habitat patch where the aspen is found. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41761 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cottage Grove Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Township 21 S, Range 1 E, Section 21, Road 1758 Cottage Grove RD, Oregon, Lane County, Lange Creek Watershed | |||||
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| Umpqua National Forest , Diamond Lake Ranger District | R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Loafer Timber Sale Project EA |
- Forest products - Fuels management |
Analysis Completed | Expected: 04/2013 Actual: 05/08/2013 |
09/2013 | Stephen Burns 541-957-3351 sburns@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project proposes commercial thinning in over-stocked stands and pine-dominated stands, and prescribed fire to promote shrubland wildlife habitat on approximately 1,450 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36365 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Diamond Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Willamette Meridian portions of: T25S-R5E; T26S-R4E; T26S-R5E Upper North Umpqua (HUC 5) watershed | |||||
| Lonely Oak EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | In Progress Scoping Start 09/15/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 04/2014 | Jeff Bohler 541-498-2531 jbohler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Wildlife habitat improvement project to restore shrublands, dry forests, and wetland habitats. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39514 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Diamond Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. South slopes of Pig Iron Mountain | |||||
| Wetland Planning FY12 CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2013 |
Expected: 11/2013 | 07/2014 | Jeff Bohler 541-498-2531 jbohler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Creation of several small wetlands Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39585 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Diamond Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. Diamond Lake Ranger District - multiple locations | |||||
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| Umpqua National Forest , North Umpqua Ranger District | R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Calf Creek Instream Restoration EA |
- Watershed management | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2014 |
Expected: 05/2015 | 08/2015 | Ron McMullin 541-496-3532 rgmcmullin@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Restore aquatic habitat in Calf Creek using techniques ranging from helicopter log placement, tree lining, and boulder placement. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - North Umpqua Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T26S, R02E, Sec. 19 Calf Creek, tributary to the North Umpqua River near RM 61 | |||||
| Hemlock Lake Chalcedony Site Project CE |
- Minerals and Geology | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 09/2013 | Aili Gusey 541-767-5011 agusey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project proposes to establish this rock hounding site as a community site under 36 CFR 228.64, requiring mineral permits to be able to collect at the site, restricting the site to non-mechanized equipment, and installing a bulletin board. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41103 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - North Umpqua Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T27S, R1E section 29 Located off of Forest Sevice road 2759-680 | |||||
| Lower Steamboat Environmental Assessment EA |
- Forest products | In Progress Scoping Start 11/01/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 07/2014 | Michael Brown 541-496-3532 michaelebrown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Commercial thinning approximately 20.8 mbf across 1,840 acres in the Ragged Ridge area adjacent to Lower Steamboat Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37713 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - North Umpqua Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T26S , R01E and R02E Ragged Ridge, east of the North Umpqua River / Steamboat Creek confluence and north of the North Umpqua River. | |||||
| Willow Sump Invasive Plant Project EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | In Progress Scoping Start 10/15/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2013 |
Expected: 10/2013 | 07/2014 | Bryan Benz 541-496-3532 ext. 267 bbenz@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose of this project is to eradicate an invasive species (yellow floating heart) from the Willow Sump aquatic habitat and to prevent the spread of this weed into other aquatic habitats. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40194 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - North Umpqua Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - The planning area is situated within T27S, R1W, Section 2 and 3, Willamette Meridian, Douglas County, Oregon. The 2-acre Willow Sump project area is located on the North Umpqua Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest (UNF), approximately 24 road miles southeast of Glide, Oregon. | |||||
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| Umpqua National Forest , Tiller Ranger District | R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Johnnie Forest Management Project EA |
- Fuels management - Forest products |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/13/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 08/2013 | David Baker 541-825-3149 dcbaker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve the fire resiliency of the forest and decrease the threat of wildfire to life and property near the community of Tiller, Oregon by thinning out and removing some of the existing dense vegetation that serves as fuel during a wildfire event. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36362 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tiller Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Willamette Meridian: T29S, R1W, Sec. 7, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33; T30S, R1W, Sec. 5, 6, 7, and 8; T30S, R2W, Sec. 12 Tiller Wildland-Urban Interface Area; Tiller Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest, within the Middle South Umpqua Watershed. | |||||
| Tiller Aquatic Restoration EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/21/2012 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 05/2013 | Calib Baldwin 541-825-3133 ctbaldwin@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Restore salmon and steelhead habitat by placing wood and large rocks in streams. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31250 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tiller Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T28S, 29S, 30S, 31S, R1W, R1E, 2E, 3E, W.M. Tiller District wide | |||||
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