Umatilla National Forest

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2008 Non-Commercial thinning and fuels reduction project decision memo and categorical exclusion
(2008-06-09) Umatilla National Forest (Agency : U.S.)
Approximately 500 acres per year will be treated during a five year period beginning in 2008 for a total of 2,500 acres. Of the 500 acres treated each year, approximately 300 acres will be non-commercially thinned and 200 acres will be treated for fuels reduction using either hand or mechanical methods. Access will be restricted to existing roads.
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2008 Non-commercial thinning and fuels reduction project: Decision memo/categorical exclusion
(2008-06-09) Pomeroy Ranger District (Or. and Wash.)
Announces implementation of project to non-commercially thin 2500 acres over 5 years in 12 areas to reduce tree stocking levels to increase growth and vigor of desirable trees in a stand, decrease density-dependent mortality, increase diameter growth rates, increase length of crown retained by trees, increase resistance to insect and disease attack, and to reduce ladder fuels. Also finds that treatment will not threaten sensitive plant and terrestrial wildlife or habitat.
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Ajax/Magnolia project
(2002-12) Umatilla National Forest (Agency : U.S.); North Fork John Day Ranger District (Or.); EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc.; Millennium Science and Engineering, Inc.
Contains several documents, including abbreviated preliminary assessments of each of the Ajax and Magnolia mines, a site inspection of the two mines, a public participation plan, and an engineering evaluation/cost analysis (EE/CA of the mines, as well as earlier material on clay mineralogy and a sample data summary package. After screening of the waste piles with the Niton XRF unit, the proximity to Lucas Gulch and EPA's APA checklist, both Ajax and Magnolia were recommended for Site Inspection (SI) in the Abbreviated Preliminary Assessments. The SI found high concentrations of metals in the adits and retention ponds of both mines, with rock piles and soil contaminated from AMD, with arsenic migrating downstream from the Magnolia site to the onsite stream station at Ajax Mine. After an EE/CA was recommended, a Public Participation Plan was created and a list of recipients drawn up. Finally, an EE/CA was performed for a proposed CERCLA removal action for the two inactive gold mines. Seventeen metals were found to be ecological threats, some of which threatened spawning and rearing and the migratory pathways of federally-listed bull trout and steelhead, and arsenic created a threat to child recreationists and adult workers. Proposed alternatives include excavation and onsite disposal and adit discharge treatment.
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Cobbler timber sale and fuels reduction project draft environmental assessment
(2009-01) Umatilla National Forest (Agency : U.S.)
Proposes to harvest commercially approximately 2500 acres and exercise 60 acres of fuels treatment.
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Desolation ecosystem analysis and Upland Forest vegetation analysis
(1999-07-02) Umatilla National Forest (Agency : U.S.)
Upland analysis identifies ecological processes of greatest concern, establishes how well these processes are functioning, and then determines the conditions or circumstances under which restoration and other management activities could occur in the watershed. Findings of ecosystem analysis for Desolation watershed include: available target maximum standard water temperature for tributaries should be 55-60 degrees F, the watershed has a high concentration of Botrychium; non-native seeded grasses occupy a high proportion of meadow cover; riparian obligate plant species are underrepresented; current noxious weed infestation is low; opportunities for use of natural fuels treatment are limited; old forest structure is much below historic levels; existing C1/C2 old growth network contains no old forest; and reproductive habitat for pileated woodpeckers and American martin has become rare.
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Falls/Meadowbrook final environmental assessment
(2007-04-13) North Fork John Day Ranger District (Or.)
Proposes to commercially cut approximately 6,327 acres, non-commercially thin 469 acres and landscape burn up to 7,130 acres to reduce live tree stocking, alter stand structure and species composition, and reduce future fire severity.
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Farley vegetation management project draft environmental impact statement
(2008-07) Umatilla National Forest (Agency : U.S.)
The purpose and need for the proposed project are to conduct timber harvest, commercial and non-commercial thinning, fuels treatment, prescribed burning, and reforestation on Umatilla National Forest lands in the Desolation Creek watershed in the Blue Mountains of northeastern Oregon.
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Flat timber sale decision memo
(2007-05-20) North Fork John Day Ranger District (Or.)
Announces that commercial thinning will be used to harvest approximately 140 MBF from 69 acres located along less than one mile of Forest Roads 5916-088 and 5916-085. Treatment will improve sustainability and promote stand vigor by reducing competition for light, nutrients, and moisture; encourage healthy stands with species compositions within the range of natural variability; reduce the probability of epidemic level infestations of insects and disease; and reduce ladder fuels thereby lessening the likelihood of high intensity fires.
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Granite area mining projects draft environmental impact statement
(2002-06) North Fork John Day Ranger District (Or.)
Proposes to approve 16 plans of operation for mining claims located within the Granite watershed. Key issues include the effects continued mining would have on the water quality of Granite and Clear Creeks, listed on Oregon's 303(d) list of impaired waters, and their tributaries, as well as the threat to bulltrout, redband trout and anadromous fish species in poor to fair habitat conditions. Alternative actions call for minimizing adverse environmental impacts, gating Forest Service Road 1035-012, and decommissioning two other roads totaling 2.25 miles.
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Hidaway allotment management plan final environmental assessment, decision notice and finding of no significant impact
(2007-07) North Fork John Day Ranger District (Or.); Wallowa-Whitman National Forest (Agency : U.S.)
EA proposes to reauthorize livestock grazing and implement protective measures for sensitive plants and improved livestock distribution. Includes improving or maintaining upland vegetation conditions and allowing for forage utilization by modifying current grazing practices, as well as improving riparian vegetation by fencing portions of two streams. Decision notice announces implementation of Alternative 3 of project EA, allowing 493 cattle to graze between June 16th and September 30th.
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Jasper salvage timber sale decision memo
(2007-07-20) Walla Walla Ranger District (Wash.)
Announces decision to implement project in response to 2006 fire. Includes removal of dead trees that represent a threat or danger to public safety, harvesting trees before decay and deterioration occur, securing revenue to help finance post-fire restoration and other activities, and providing direct and indirect benefits for the local and regional economy.
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Loon fuels reduction project environmental assessment
(2007-02-19) Walla Walla Ranger District (Wash.)
Proposes to use fuel treatments in the Upper Grande Ronde Watersheds to reduce surface and aerial fuels on approximately 2,870 acres using various treatments including timber harvest and prescribed fire. Includes harvesting 4.8 MBF of timber, as well as noncommercial thinning and about 43 miles of road maintenance.
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Lower Sheep timber sale and fire reintroduction project environmental assessment, decision notice and finding of no significant impact
(2005-06) Walla Walla Ranger District (Wash.)
EA proposes to reduce fuels in seven areas that cover approximately 4301 acres using prescribed fire (3000 acres), handcutting, piling and burning of fuels (53 acres), and timber harvest (220 acres). Timber harvest would also be used on another 2678 acres to increase stand vigor and resiliences, removing about 16 MBF. Also includes 60 miles of road maintenance and two miles of temporary roads. Decision notice announces implementation of project EA Alternative B, using a combination of timber harvest and fuel reduction activities.
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Monument fire salvage recovery project decision memo
(2008-06) Umatilla National Forest (Agency : U.S.)
Announces decision implementing project, including salvaging dead trees, activity fuel treatment, and temporary road construction.
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North South OHV trail project decision memo
(2009-03-02) Umatilla National Forest (Agency : U.S.)
Announces decision initiating project developing a designated OHV trail by using existing roads, existing areas of past disturbance (skid trails, temporary logging roads, and firelines), and minimal new trail construction (5.5 miles) along road corridors of FRs 40, 43, and 44. This trail will move ATV and motorcycle traffic from approximately 12.7 miles of motorized mixed-use traffic on FR 40 to approximately 11.9 miles of newly designated ATV trail that parallels the road. The entire trail will be approximately 30 miles long and will provide ATV access from Stevens Ridge to Big Butte. It will be designed and designated for use by ATVs and motorcycles.
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Otter fire salvage project decision memo
(2008-07-14) Umatilla National Forest (Agency : U.S.)
Announces decision implementing project, including salvaging dead trees, activity fuel treatment, and temporary road construction.
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Peola C&H allotment environmental assessment, decision notice and finding of no significant impact
(2006-08-18) Pomeroy Ranger District (Or. and Wash.)
EA proposes to continue authorization of domestic livestock grazing for a total of 222 cow/calf pairs with adjustments based on monitoring. Decision notice announces implementation of a modified Alternative 1 of project EA, placing the Upper Sourdough Pasture in resource protection along with the three others not used for grazing.
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Phillips-Gordon ecosystem analysis and Upland forest vegetation analysis
(2001-10) Walla Walla Ranger District (Wash.)
Vegetation analysis considers various treatment recommendations, including salvage of dead trees, planting, thinning, improvement cutting in stands where the early-seral species still exist, forest regeneration on dry-forest sites where early-seral species no longer exist, understory removal/thinning, pruning, and prescribed fire. Ecosystem analysis recommendations list priority subwatersheds, enhancement of minor forest species, prescribed fire, road system upgrades to improve water quality, riparian revegetation, introduction of woody debris and fish passage restoration, noxious weed control, and maintenance or restoration of late/old forest structure.
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Potamus ecosystem analysis
(2004-12) Heppner Ranger District (Or.); North Fork John Day Ranger District (Or.)
Provides analysis of historic and current physical and biological conditions of the watershed. Hydrology concerns include maintaining and improving adequate water supplies, maintaining and restoring water quality, and improving overall conditions of streams, floodplains, and riparian ecosystems. Other topics include aquatics, upland forest vegetation, wildfire risk, botanical resources, noxious weeds, vertebrates, fire and fuels, non-forest vegetation, and rare plants.
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School fire salvage recovery project draft environmental impact statement
(2006-04-20) Pomeroy Ranger District (Or. and Wash.)
Proposes to salvage harvest, reforest salvage units, treat activity fuels, and remove potential danger trees within area damaged by the August 2005 fire. Includes salvaging dead and dying trees from an estimated 9432 acres, reforestation by hand planting on 9432 acres, treating activity fuels created by salvage harvest by lopping and scattering on about 7579 acres, and using approximately 45 miles of open system roads and 26 miles of closed system roads to facilitate haul.