Green Mountain Project 

Record of Decision

36 CFR 218 Objection Process 

McKenzie River Ranger District, Willamette National Forest

Lane County, Oregon

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July 2017

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Record of Decision

36 CFR 218 Objection Process 

Green Mountain Project 

Willamette National Forest

Lane County, Oregon

July 2017

Lead Agency: USDA Forest Service

Responsible Official: TRACY BECK

Forest Supervisor

Willamette National Forest

3106 Pierce Parkway, Suite D

Springfield, OR 97477

 541-225-6312 

For Information Contact: DEAN SCHLICHTING 

NEPA Planner 

57600 McKenzie Highway

McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413

541-822-7214 

Project Website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40858
Table of Contents

Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................1

Project Location and Description...................................................................................................................................1

Purpose and Need .........................................................................................................................................................1

Decision .........................................................................................................................................................................2

Decision Rationale .........................................................................................................................................................9

Other Alternatives Considered ....................................................................................................................................11

Environmentally Preferable Alternative ......................................................................................................................12

Specific Issues of Concern............................................................................................................................................13

Public Involvement......................................................................................................................................................14

Tribal Consultation ......................................................................................................................................................15

Consultation with other Agencies ...............................................................................................................................15

Findings Required by Other Laws and Regulation.......................................................................................................18

Forest Plan Amendment #58 .......................................................................................................................................18

Errata to the Green Mountain Project Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)................................................25

Administrative Review /Objection and Resolution......................................................................................................26

Implementation...........................................................................................................................................................27

Contact Person ............................................................................................................................................................27

Attachments 1 & 2; Project Design Criteria and Modified Appendix C .......................................................................28

Project Design Features for Modified Alternative 2 ....................................................................................................29

List of Tables

Table ROD-1. Summary of Treatments and Connected Actions for Alternative 2 and Modified Alternative 2 ............ 3

Table ROD-2. Additional road decommissioning under modified Alternative 2. ........................................................14

Table ROD-3 ESA Unit, Critical Habitat, and EFH Addressed in the Green Mountain BA ............................................21

List of Figures

Figure ROD-1. Map of Alternative 2 (Nothern 1/3) ......................................................................................................6

Figure ROD-2. Map of Alternative 2 (Middle 1/3) ........................................................................................................7

Figure ROD-3. Map of Alternative 2 (Southern 1/3).....................................................................................................8
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Introduction 

This Record of Decision (ROD) documents my selection of an alternative from the Green Mountain 

Project Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). The selection includes requirements for 

harvesting timber, harvest treatments, post-harvest fuels treatments, hazardous fuels treatments, harvest 

systems, temporary road construction, and road maintenance. This ROD contains a brief summary of the 

environmental analysis completed for this project, as well as my decision regarding which alternative to 

implement, and the rationale for my decision. It also documents the findings required by other laws and 

the rights of administrative review or objection of this decision. The FEIS completed for the Green 

Mountain Project is incorporated by reference in this decision document. 

Project Location and Description 

The project area encompasses 99,051 acres along Aufderheide Roade (Forest Road 19), near the 

community of Blue, River Oregon (Figures ROD - 1, ROD - 2 and ROD - 3). The project is located in 

the South Fork McKenzie River-Cougar Reservoir; Rebel Creek; Augusta Creek; Roaring River; and Elk 

Creek-McKenzie River 6th field watersheds. 

The project area includes 96,566 acres managed by the Willamette National Forest, with the remaining 

2,485 acres managed by private timber companies. Forest stands in the project area are composed mostly 

of a Douglas-fir and western hemlock overstory with an understory shrub component of vine maple, salal, 

dwarf Oregon grape, sword fern and Pacific rhododendron. There is a transition to the true fir/mountain 

hemlock zone above approximately 4,000 feet, most notably in the area east of Box Canyon. 

The project area is popular for several recreational activities including camping, hiking, horseback riding, 

fishing, bicycling, picnicking, berry picking, mushroom harvesting, scenic driving, and soaking in hot 

springs. Numerous developed recreation facilities including campgrounds, day use areas, boat launches 

and rental cabins provide a wide array of developed recreation options for visitors. An extensive trail 

system in the area supports trail-oriented activities including multi-day backpacking trips, day hiking, 

horseback riding, mountain biking, and access to the Three Sisters Wilderness. Forest Road 19, also 

known as the Robert Aufderheide Memorial Drive, is the primary road in the project area and is a 

designated portion of the West Cascades National Scenic Byway. The South Fork of the McKenzie River 

runs through the project area. A 25.7 mile portion of the South Fork of the McKenzie is a designated as a 

National Wild and Scenic Study River.

Purpose and Need 

The purpose of the Green Mountain Project is to, (1) Provide a Sustainable Supply of Timber products, 

(2) Increase Vegetative Habitat Complexity and Hardwood Composition along Streams and (3) Shift Age 

Class and Structural Diversity. 

Provide a Sustainable Supply of Timber Products 

The proposed project is needed to ensure the Willamette National Forest continues to supply a reliable 

supply of timber products as directed by the laws and guidance discussed in Section 1.4 of the FEIS and 

in doing so contributes to the stability of local, regional, and national economies and achieves the annual 

Probable Sale Quantity (PSQ) target for the Forest. 
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Increase Vegetative Habitat Complexity and Hardwood Composition along 

Streams

Past logging practices and fire exclusion have resulted in dense, uniform species stands with few 

hardwood trees or understory shrubs in portions of Riparian Reserves in the project area. As a result, these 

stands have low wildlife habitat complexity and low species diversity. 

The desired condition within Riparian Reserves includes: large conifers (Northwest Forest Plan, p. 31); 

complex habitat structure representative of that which would result from natural disturbance patterns; 

diverse species composition; snags and logs on the forest floor (Northwest Forest Plan, p. B-2); and future 

large wood for streams. The proposed project will help restore these stands to more desirable, healthy 

conditions by adding snags and down wood in and near streams while also increasing the amount of 

hardwood trees, shrubs and forbs along streams to add both structural and species diversity. Managing for 

more hardwoods will also increase the diversity of leaf litter in streams, adding to the amount of nutrients 

available to aquatic insects. Treatments proposed along streams will increase dynamic fish habitat, which 

is important to thriving populations. Additionally, improving existing roads and making them 

hydrologically stable will reduce sediment delivery to streams and improve their health.

Shift Age Class and Structural Diversity

Historically, early seral habitat in the project area was created from stand-replacing fires and regeneration 

harvest. Changes in forest management on Federal lands in the past 30 years, including fire suppression 

and reduced regeneration harvest have resulted in fewer acres of early seral habitat creation. Additionally, 

fire suppression (removing stand and non-stand replacing fires) and reduced regeneration harvest have 

resulted in a much higher proportion of dense, closed canopy stands. Consequently, there is less 

structurally rich and diverse quality early seral habitat in the project area than in the past. Currently, early 

seral habitat within the Green Mountain project area is only partially effective at providing quality diverse 

early seral habitat due to the lack of vertical and horizontal stand structure. 

The proposed project is needed to shift the age class and structural diversity back towards historic 

conditions in the proposed project area, providing benefits to vegetation, wildlife and overall health of the 

forest. The presence of all age classes, from very young forests (0-15 years) to very old forests (250+ 

years) is important for ecosystem health, ensuring that habitat needs of plants and animals are better 

situated to persist in the future despite uncertainties associated with climate change. The proposed project 

will help restore age class diversity with thinning, gap creation, dominant tree release and skips.

Decision

Based on my review of public and agency comments; the effects analysis in the FEIS; supporting reports 

and documentation; and applicable laws, regulations, and policies; it is my decision to implement a 

modified version of Alternative 2. The modifications to Alternative 2 are within the range of the effects 

analysed in chapter three of the EIS. The changes to Alternative 2 are displayed in Table ROD-1.

Alternative 2 originally proposed treatments on approximately 4,398 acres in the project area. During 

analysis changes were made to unit boundaries to accommodate NSO and Red Tree Vole issues. The 

Modified Alternative 2 will allow harvest on 4,363 acres in the project area. Harvest treatments will 

include thinning, gap creation, dominant tree release, regeneration harvest, and skips. Harvest treatments 

will occur in stands ranging in age from approximately 27-144 years old and yield approximately 85

million board feet of timber. Post-harvest fuels treatments include pile and burn and post-harvest 

underburn. Approximately 10.3 miles of temporary road construction will occur and approximately 130
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miles of existing road will be maintained. This modified version of Alternative 2 also includes 6 miles of 

additional road decommissioning for Rebel and Walker Roads, increasing the total amount of 

decommissioned roads from 2 to 8 miles (Figures ROD-1, ROD-2 and Table ROD-2).

Objection resolution also included a change in harvest prescriptions in Units 5770 and 5780 from 

regeneration to thinning. See page 25 for details on Pre-Decisional Administrative Review (Objection). 

Alternative 2 will include treatments in Management Area 5a – Special Interest Areas (SIAs). The Green 

Mountain project proposes to treat approximately 206 acres in the South Fork McKenzie SIA and 

approximately 59 acres in the Hidden Lake-Lulu Lake SIA with thinning, gaps, and skips. 

Table ROD-1 describes the features of and changes to Alternative 2 in detail. Figures ROD-1, ROD-2 

and ROD-3 show the project area and spatial location of the Alternative 2 project units including 

modifications. The modified Alternative 2 will be refered to as Alternative 2 for the remainder of this 

document.

Table ROD-1. Summary of Treatments and Connected Actions for Alternative 2 and Modified Alternative 2

Proposed Activity Unit of 

Measure Alternative 2 Modified Alternative 2

Purpose –

Need 

Addressed1

Timber Harvest Treatments

Thinning outside Riparian Reserves Acres 1,454 1458 1, 3

Thinning in Riparian Reserves Acres 901 901 2

Regeneration Harvest Acres 325 262 1, 3

Gaps Acres 320 333 1, 2, 3

Dominant Tree Release Acres 291 288 1, 3

Skips outside Riparian Reserves Acres 346 365 3

Skips in Riparian Reserves Acres 761 760 2, 3

Total Acres 4,398 4,363 1, 2, 3

Estimated Gross Volume MMBF 89 ~85 1

Connected Actions

Post-Harvest Fuels Treatments in Timber Harvest Units2,3

Pile and Burn (mechanical and/or hand treatments ) Acres 2,496 2,496 3

Post-Harvest Underburn Acres 795 724 3

Transportation

New Road Construction Miles 0 0 -

Temporary Road Construction Miles 10.3 10.3 -

Roads Maintained Miles 130 130 -
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Proposed Activity Unit of 

Measure Alternative 2 Modified Alternative 2

Purpose –

Need 

Addressed1

Road Decommissioning Miles 2 8 -

Road Storage Miles 21.1 21.1 -

Seasonal Road Closure Removed Miles 6 6 -

Seasonal Road Closure Changed to Permanent 

Road Closure Miles 3 3 -

Bridge Replacement

(Hardy Creek) - Yes Yes -

Rock Obtained From Existing Quarries Cubic Yards 15,000 15,000 -

Harvest System

Helicopter Acres 90 90 -

Skyline Acres 2,436 2,395 -

Ground Acres 765 735 -

Harvest Associated Planting, Snags, and Down Wood

Planting in Regeneration Harvest Acres 325 325 3

Planting in Gaps Acres 130 130 3

Natural Regeneration in Gaps Acres 190 177 3

Snags and Down Wood

(occurs in regeneration units)

Snags per acre 

and liner feet 

of large down 

wood of decay 

classes I-II

Retain or 

create up to 5 

snags per 

acre and at 

least 240 

linear feet of 

down wood

on 

approximately 

43 acres.

Retain or create 

up to 5 snags

per acre and at 

least 240 linear 

feet of down 

wood on 

approximately 

43 acres.

3

Northern Spotted Owl (NSO) Habitat

NSO Suitable Habitat in Critical Habitat Treated 

(including skips) Acres 57 56 3

NSO Dispersal Habitat in Critical Habitat Treated Acres 1,187 1,072 3

NSO Non-Habitat Habitat in Critical Habitat Treated Acres 76 76 3

NSO Suitable Habitat Treated 

(including skips in center of units) Acres 411 344 3

NSO Dispersal Habitat Treated Acres 3,287 3,303 3
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Proposed Activity Unit of 

Measure Alternative 2 Modified Alternative 2

Purpose – 

Need 

Addressed1

(including skips in center of units)

NSO Non-Habitat Treated 

(including skips in center of units) Acres 592 672 3 

Gap and Fall and Leave Treatments in Riparian Reserves

1⁄4 Acre Non-commercial Gaps in Primary Shade 

Zone Acres 3.5 3.5 2, 3

1⁄4 Acre Gaps within Riparian Reserves in Secondary 

Shade zone (Total) Acres 4 4 2, 3

Fall and Leave to Add Wood to Stream Channels Miles 2.7 2.7 2 

Forest Plan Amendment (#58)

South Fork McKenzie River Special Interest Area2 Acres 206 206 2, 3

Hidden Lake – Lulu Special Interest Area2 Acres 59 59 2, 3

ROD-1. Summary of Treatments and Connected Actions for Alternative 2

1 - 1- Provide a sustainable supply of timber products; 2- Increase vegetative habitat complexity and hardwood composition along 

streams; and 3- Shift age class and structural diversity. 

2 - These acres are already accounted for in the above table under “Timber Harvest Treatments” and therefore are not included in 

the total.

3 - Mechanical treatment may include: grapple piling in slash concentrations, yarding tops attached, mastication, or any other 

mechanical device). Post-harvest fuels treatments methods may change depending on feasibility and funding.
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Figure ROD-1. Map of Alternative 2 (Nothern 1/3)
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Figure ROD-2. Map of Alternative 2 (Middle 1/3)
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Figure ROD-3. Map of Alternative 2 (Southern 1/3)
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Project Design Features and Monitoring Specific to Alternative 2

While not repeated here, I am fully incorporating all project Design Features, Mitigation and 

Enhancement, and Monitoring included in the FEIS in Sections 2.6, 2.7 and 2.8 as part of Alternative 2. 

Design Features, Mitigation and Enhancement, and Monitoring are included to minimize the 

environmental effects of the project activities and to ensure project activities are implemented to comply 

with standards and guidelines, goals, objectives, conservation strategies, and Best Management Practices. 

I am satisfied that all practical measures to protect the environment are encompassed in this list and the 

measures have been proven effective in minimizing adverse impacts.

Briefly, Design Features and Mitigation and Enhancement have been included that will:

• Reduce compaction and undesirable soil damage

• Reduce contamination and sedimentation to aquatic areas

• Reduce the introduction and spread of invasive plants

• Protect road infrastructure

• Protect heritage resources

• Reduce impacts to the recreating public

• Minimize effects to species of concern

• Protect any discovered threatened, endangered or sensitive (TES) species

• Create snags and enhance large down wood to benefit wildlife

Monitoring and evaluation is also an important component of this decision. Monitoring will be focused on 

the proper implementation of the Design Features and Mitigation and consistency with the Forest Plan 

standards and guidelines throughout all phases of the project. Monitoring may also be used to gather and 

evaluate information to improve future projects.

Decision Rationale

Competing demands placed upon the Forest Service necessitate that I make decisions for the responsible 

management of ecosystems and resources to fulfill the mission of the Forest Service and meet the 

requirements of laws and regulations. Every effort was made to develop and choose an alternative that 

best responds to the components of the purpose and need, desired conditions, objectives, public and 

agency concerns, and maintains key resource values. I understand that my decision may not be acceptable 

to all members of the public. However, I believe I have chosen the best course of action to meet the needs 

identified for land management in the project area. Implementing Alternative 2 will make important 

progress in moving the area toward desired conditions for vegetation, fuels, and habitat, while 

contributing to local and regional economies.

My decision meets the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and is based on 

the best science and information available. My decision involved balancing several considerations, 

including which alternative or combination of treatments best meets the purpose and need and project 

objectives, while at the same time protects watershed health, ensures soil productivity, provides for 

human health and safety, maintains recreational opportunities, maintains effective wildlife habitat, and 

protects cultural resources.

I reached my decision after careful consideration of public and agency comments, issues identified during 

the planning process, supporting reports and documentation in the project record, and the environmental 
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effects of the alternatives described in the FEIS. My decision was based upon several conclusions as a 

result of my consideration of the effects of the project on the environment. 

Notable conclusions for Alternative 2 include:

• treating the most acres without significant differences in effects to the environment when 

compared with Alternative 3

• contributing the largest supply of reliable timber products (~85 MMBF), and in doing so, better 

contribute to the stability of local, regional and national economies

• treating the most acres when compared with Alternative 3, thereby improving stand conditions, 

diversity, density, and structure over a larger area

• creating the most acreage of early seral habitat, increasing the current amount from 0.1 percent to 

7 percent in the project area

• repairing and maintaining the greatest number of roads (130 miles), providing a road system that 

meets the public and management access needs, while reducing the risk of sediment reaching 

streams and impacts to aquatic species and habitat

Response to Purpose and Need

Provide a Sustainable Supply of Timber Products

The Willamette National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan as amended by the Northwest 

Forest Plan, includes goals to produce an optimum and sustainable yield of timber that helps maintain the 

stability of local and regional economies, and contribute valuable resources to the national economy on a 

predictable and long-term basis. The current PSQ annual target for the Willamette National Forest is 111 

million board feet (MMBF) as amended by the Approval of PSQ Estimates for Northwest Forest Plan

Forests (1998). Through implementation of Alternative 2, the McKenzie River Ranger District will

contribute approximately 61 MMBF to the Willamette National Forest PSQ target over a four year period 

(approximately 16-17 MMBF/year).

Increase Vegetative Habitat Complexity and Hardwood Composition along Streams

The Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) prohibits timber harvest in Riparian Reserves except as needed to 

control stocking, reestablish and manage stands, and acquire desired vegetation characteristics needed to 

attain Aquatic Conservation Strategy (ACS) Objectives (NWFP Standards and Guides, TM-1(c)). Based 

on data gathered through landscape and stream reach assessments, it was determined that current 

conditions in some portions of the Riparian Reserves are outside the natural range of variability and are 

not meeting desired vegetation characteristics needed to attain ACS Objectives. Therefore, there is a need 

to treat parts of the Riparian Reserves to accelerate attainment of desired conditions. Other areas, 

however, are currently meeting desired vegetation characteristics and treatment is not necessary. In some 

cases, maintaining and/or restoring each one of the ACS Objectives can be a balancing act with trade-offs. 

For example, to meet the riparian vegetation objectives (“species composition and structural diversity of 

plant communities” and “habitat to support well distributed populations of native plant, invertebrate and 

vertebrate riparian dependent species”) in young, dense conifer stands, a common silvicultural tool is to 

remove overstory density to encourage understory growth and structural development. Removal of 

overstory density, however, could potentially lead to increased thermal loading or reduction of wood 

volume available for recruitment. Because of these trade-offs, conflicting objectives were carefully 

balanced based on characteristics of each waterbody and adjacent riparian area.

Alternative 2 proposes both active and passive management of Riparian Reserves: thinning, gap creation, 

down wood augmentation, and no treatment (skips). Alternative 2 will thin approximately 902 acres 
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within Riparian Reserves. Additionally, 3.5 acres of gaps will be created within the secondary shade zone 

and 3.5 acres of near-stream (primary shade zone) gaps. Approximately 2.7 miles of stream will have 

large wood enhancement treatments. The adverse impacts of thinning on in-stream large wood and future 

recruitment will be very minor at the watershed, project, and reach scales because only 902 acres (less 

than 1.5 percent) of Riparian Reserves will be thinned in Alternative 2, and within those units at least 90 

percent of the wood recruitment zones will be protected. Appendix G details where treatments are 

proposed within Riparian Reserves and the vegetation objectives for each unit in Alternative 2. 

Shift Age Class and Structural Diversity

The proposed project is needed to improve stand conditions, diversity, density, and structure in the project 

area, providing benefits to vegetation, wildlife, and overall forest health.

Approximately 80 acres or 0.1 percent of the land managed by the Forest Service within the Green 

Mountain project area is 0-15 years of age. 

Alternative 2 will increase early seral habitat to approximately seven percent in the project area. Swanson 

(2012, pg. 4) stated that at any point in time, a given landscape will be composed of 5-20 percent early 

seral habitat. The historic forest age-class distribution, derived from A Landscape Plan Based on 

Historical Fire Regimes for a Managed Forest Ecosystem: the Augusta Creek Study (USDA 1998), states 

that approximately seven percent of the Green Mountain project will historically be in young, 0-15 year 

old stands.

Other Alternatives Considered

The Green Mountain project considered three alternatives, including a no-action alternative. A 

comparison of the alternatives is included in Chapter 2 of the FEIS; the expected effects of these 

alternatives are described in detail in Chapter 3.

Alternative 1 – No Action

Alternative 1 – No-Action assessed the current management situation of the affected environment as well 

as the future conditions should an action not be implemented. The No-Action alternative should not be 

confused with a baseline. Whereas a baseline is essentially a description of the affected environment at a 

fixed point in time, the No-Action alternative considered what effects would occur to forest ecosystems 

and resources in the project area if no action is taken. 

Under the No-Action alternative, no timber harvest, fuels treatments, or associated activities (i.e. road 

maintenance) would occur in the Green Mountain project area at this time. The purpose and need of the 

proposed action would not be met under the No-Action Alternative; therefore, this alternative was not 

selected. 

Alternative 2 – Proposed Action

Alternative 2 is the proposed action and was developed to fully meet the purpose and need for this 

project. Alternative 2 proposed to treat approximately 4,363 acres in the project area and will yield 

approximately 85 million board feet of timber. Approximately 10.3 miles of temporary road construction 

will occur and approximately 130 miles of existing road will be maintained under Alternative 2. 

Alternative 3 – No Harvest in stands over 80 years of age, and no regeneration harvest

During the public scoping process, four key issues were identified from comments and questions: 
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Key Issue #1: Harvest treatments should not occur in stands over 80 years of age

Key Issue #2: No regeneration harvest should occur

Key Issue #3: Reduce miles of temporary road construction

Key Issue #4: Eliminate all new, permanent road construction

Alternative 3 was developed in response to Key Issues 1, 2, and 3. Alternative 3 eliminates harvest 

treatments in stands over 80 years of age, eliminates regeneration harvest, and reduces temporary road 

construction. In response to Key Issue 4, all new, permanent road construction was eliminated from 

Alternatives 2 and 3.

Alternative 3 proposed to treat approximately 3,957 acres in the project area and will yield approximately 

68 million board feet of timber. Approximately 8.6 miles of temporary road construction will occur and 

approximately 115 miles of existing road would be maintained under Alternative 3.

Because no regeneration harvest, or harvest in stands over 80 years of age would occur under Alternative 

3, proposed acres for treatment decrease by 441 acres from Alternative 2. While this alternative would 

still meet the purpose and need, it would do so to a lesser degree; therefore, Alternative 3 was not 

selected.

Environmentally Preferable Alternative

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations for implementing the National Environmental 

Policy Act (NEPA) require that the record of decision specify “the alternative or alternatives which were 

considered to be environmentally preferable” (40 CFR § 1505.2(b)). “Environmentally preferable” is 

interpreted to mean the alternative(s) that would cause the least damage to the biological and physical 

components of the environment, and which best protects, preserves, and enhances, historic, cultural, and 

natural resources (CEQ, 40 Most Asked Questions Concerning CEQs National Environmental Policy Act 

Regulations, 46 Federal Register 18026). The environmentally preferable alternative is not necessarily 

the alternative that will be implemented, and it does not need to meet the purpose and need for the project.

Factors considered while identifying the environmentally preferable alternative included: (1) fulfilling the 

responsibility of this generation as trustee of the environment for future generations; (2) providing for a 

productive and aesthetically pleasing environment; (3) attaining the widest range of beneficial uses of the 

environment without degradation; (4) preserving important natural components of the environment, 

including biodiversity; (5) balancing population needs and resources use; and (6) enhancing the quality of 

renewable resources (42 CFR § 101(b)). Additionally, economic and technical considerations and 

statutory missions were considered (40 CFR § 1505.2(b)). 

Based upon the factors considered above, examination of the FEIS, discussions with the interdisciplinary 

team, and consideration of agency and public comments, I have concluded that Alternative 2 is the 

environmentally preferable alternative. Alternative 2 will improve stand conditions, diversity, density, 

and structure in the project area, providing benefits to vegetation, wildlife, and overall health of the forest. 

Alternative 2 will improve and create wildlife habitat; restore and improve species diversity and 

complexity in Riparian Reserves; reduce compaction and undesirable soil damage; reduce sedimentation 

and contamination to aquatic areas; contribute to economic stability; and protect and improve road 

infrastructure. 
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Specific Issues of Concern

Several specific issues of concern were brought forth during the scoping comment period and the 45-day 

comment period for the Green Mountain Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). These issues 

were given careful consideration and in many cases incorporated into project design, alternatives, 

analysis, and design features. These issues are discussed in more detail in Chapter 2 and 3 of the FEIS, as 

well as the Response to Comments found in Appendix I. However, I wanted to summarize a few of these 

issues and my conclusions.

Harvest of Stands Over 80 Years of Age

Concerns were raised about harvest in stands over 80 years of age. Stands selected for treatment were 

filtered through a series of management restrictions and legal side boards. Those stands which made it 

through the filter were then evaluated as to how they would or would not help achieve the purpose and 

need of the project. Stand age is a metric that is easy to understand. However, it does not provide a 

complete picture about stand development, composition, or characteristics. Stand Density Index (SDI) is 

a metric used to describe a stand regardless of age; SDI is about density and competition. In an effort to 

better achieve the purpose and need of the project, I looked at SDI rather than stand age to identify stands 

for treatment.

In the fire regenerated stands proposed for treatment (stands over 80 years of age), the average age is 118 

years old with a range of 90 to 144 years old. Because the majority of these stands are within the stem 

exclusion stage, only small amounts of understory development is apparent as the stands have started 

competition mortality. The fire regenerated stands proposed for harvest in the Green Mountain project 

have an average SDI of 427 (Table 12 FEIS) which is 72 percent of maximum SDI. After treatment the 

stands will be thinned to an SDI of around 142 which is 25 percent of maximum SDI.

Regeneration Harvest

Concerns were raised about regeneration harvest during public scoping and the public comment period. 

Originally, approximately 325 acres would be treated with a regeneration harvest, of which approximately 

253 acres are less than 80 years old, and 72 acres are over 80 years old. Now after the objection resoultion 

the modified Alternative 2 will treat 249 acres with a regeneration harvest of which 4 acres are over 80 

years old. The majority of trees will be removed with some residual live trees left on site. Although not 

exactly mimicking naturally occurring disturbance events, this harvest will create a small-scale 

disturbance in the analysis area somewhat similar to what may have occurred naturally while providing

forest products. The objective will be to leave approximately 25 trees per acre following harvest to help 

establish a future stand by providing a beneficial microclimate, and contribute towards creating snags and 

down wood. Those residual trees not used for snag and down wood creation will be retained throughout 

the rotation. The remaining trees will on average be larger trees including some with disease to promote 

natural processes. These residual trees will provide for future snag development, and down woody 

material to provide diversity in the future stand structure.

Access to Hiking Trails

Concerns were raised during the objection process about impaired access to hiking trails during logging

operations. No individual trail will be continuously closed for more than one week at a time. A contract 

requirement for the timber operator will require that trails will be opened for use at 18:00 on Friday and 

closed at 01:00 Monday mornings in order to keep trails open on weekends. Closures and detour 

information will be posted at trailheads, key trail junctions and the district office. Information will also be 

available on the Forest Service website.
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Road Decommissioning

During the public comment period it was suggested that the EIS consider additional opportunities for road 

decommissioning. In response, the original plan put forth in scoping and the proposed action to

decommission the Walker and Rebel Creek Roads was again included in this decision (Table ROD-2). 

Rebel and Walker roads are currently closed to public use and are in long term storage. The effects of the 

additional road decommission were analyzed by the specialists as part of the proposed action, but the 

wording was dropped from the DEIS and not included in the FEIS. This will decommission an additional 

6 miles of road, bringing the total to 8 miles.

Table ROD-2. Additional road decommissioning under modified Alternative 2.

Road

Number

Length Haul

Route

Current

Status

Proposed Treatment

Alternative 2 

Modified

Comment

1900567 0.31 No Closed Decommission

1900570 1.55 No Closed Decommission

1900571 1.35 No Closed Decommission

1994000 1.90 No Closed Decommission

1994541 0.60 No Closed Convert to trail MP 0.0 to 0.6 is utilized as part of 

the Lowder Mtn Trail (3300). 

1994541 0.40 No Closed Decommission MP 0.60 to end of road.

Public Involvement

Public involvement efforts during the development of the Green Mountain project included public 

meetings, open-houses, scoping letters, field trips, meetings with interested parties and landowners, and 

publication of the project in the Willamette National Forest Schedule of Proposed Actions and Willamette 

National Forest website. Below is a timeline illustrating public involvement efforts for the Green 

Mountain project:

• January 1, 2013: Project published in the Willamette National Forest Schedule of Proposed 

Actions

• April 11, 2014: Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an EIS published in the Federal Register

• April 11, 2014: Scoping letter and background information mailed to members of the public, 

organizations, and state/federal agencies that have expressed interest in receiving information 

on District projects

• April 24, 2014; May 1, 2014: District open-house public meetings at McKenzie Bridge, 

Oregon

• May 2, 2014: Public meeting to discuss Green Mountain project held in McKenzie Bridge, 

Oregon

• May 9, 2014: Public meeting to discuss Green Mountain project held in Leaburg, Oregon
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• June 3, 2016: Notice of Availability (NOA) and initiation of 45-day comment period for 

Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) published in the Federal Register

• June 6, 2016: Notice of Availability (NOA) and initiation of 45-day comment period for 

DEIS published in the Register Guard

Members of the public, organizations, and state and federal agencies were invited to provide comments 

and concerns about the Green Mountain project during the public scoping comment period from April 10th

through May 15th, 2014. Scoping comments received varied from those that wanted more clarification on 

proposed activities to specific suggestions for project implementation. Scoping comments were used to 

help develop planning issues, alternatives, and effects analysis for the DEIS. 

Members of the public, organizations, and state and federal agencies were invited to provide comment on 

the DEIS during the 45-day comment period from June 6th through July 23rd, 2016. Seven letters were 

received from members of the public, federal officials, public interest organizations, and private 

businesses. Comments received varied from general statements of support or opposition to requests for 

additional analysis. Comments on the DEIS and the corresponding responses are located in Appendix I

(FEIS). A complete record of all letters, including names and addresses of individuals, agencies, and 

organizations that submitted a letter during the 45-day comment period, is available online in the Green

Mountain EIS Public Reading Room at https://cara.ecosystemmanagement.org/Public/ReadingRoom?Project=40858

All correspondence and comments are available in the project record at the McKenzie River Ranger 

District office, as well as the public reading room online.

Tribal Consultation

Tribal consultation for the Green Mountain project began in 2011, where it was presented at annual and 

individual Tribal meetings including the Klamath Tribes, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, the 

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Updates to the 

timeline of planning were identified every year at the annual meetings 2012 through 2015. On June 20, 

2014, the Tribes listed above received a consultation package that included information about the 

proposed project location, proposed actions, and the purpose and need for the project. 

During development of the Green Mountain project, a consultation package and invitation to comment 

was sent to the Tribes listed above on June 20, 2014.The Tribes were invited to provide comment on the 

DEIS during the 45-day comment period from June 6 through July 23, 2016. No comments were 

received.

Consultation with other Agencies

United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service 

(NMFS)

Upper Willamette River Spring Chinook Salmon and Bull Trout

Endangered Species Act (ESA) formal consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for 

bull trout and with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for Upper Willamette River spring 

Chinook salmon was completed during the development of the Green Mountain EIS (2014-2016). In 

December 2016, a final Biological Assessment (BA) was submitted to both the USFWS and NMFS. 

Biological Opinions (BO’s) were issued in February and May of 2017 respectively. Both BO’s have 
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conservation recommendations and non-negotiable terms and conditions that the Forest Service is 

required to follow. Recomendations are suggestions regarding discretionary measures to minimize or 

avoid adverse affects of a proposed action on listed species or critical habitat or regarding the 

development of information. These terms and recommendations are as follows;

NMFS non-negotiable terms and conditions;

1. The following term and condition implements reasonable and prudent measure 1:

a. Road Closure. Timber or rock hauling are not allowed on any native or aggregate surfaced road 

during intense or prolonged rainfall; anytime the road surface begins to deteriorate as evidenced 

by the increasing presence of surface mud, rutting, ponding, etc., or under any other conditions 

when haul roads show visible signs of eroding sediment or turbid stormwater discharge.

b. Erosion and Sediment Control. When potential or active erosion is detected at any road or timber 

landing, either during the wet or dry season, the USFS shall apply appropriate erosion or 

sediment control measures to stabilize the area. These may include, but are not limited to, 

hydraulic mulching, hydroseeding, soil binders, geotextiles or other erosion control blankets, 

wood mulching, silt fences, check dams, fiber rolls, spot rocking or regrading the road, using 

straw bales or other sediment catching materials or devices, and looking for opportunities to 

reroute water/sediment to stable soils.

c. Road and Landing Construction. Limit road work to the dry season, generally May 1-October 31. 

This excludes adding aggregate to roads which helps minimize sediment movement off the roads.

2. The following term and condition implements reasonable and prudent measure 2:

a. Monitoring. The USFS shall develop and carry out an annual monitoring plan to collect the 

following information:

i. A list of any roads or timber landings that the USFS suspends or defers use of 

due to erosion or sediment concerns, with location, date, reason for the 

suspension, BMPs used to control the erosion or sediment of concern, and any 

other relevant information that the USFS regards as useful to demonstrate how it 

minimizes erosion and sedimentation from this timber sale.

ii. A total count of the number of miles of native- and aggregate-surfaced roads 

are used for wet season hauling.

iii. A total count of the number of acres of riparian reserve harvest.

b. Reporting. Submit each annual monitoring report to NMFS by July 1 each year until all timber 

sale actions are complete.

NMFS Conservation Recommendations;

1. Limit timber hauling to the dry season to minimize sediment inputs to streams from native- and 

aggregate-surfaced roads.

2. Minimize stream shade and maximize wood loading to streams by increasing no-cut buffers to 150 

feet on LFH and streams in close proximity to LFH.

USFWS Conservation Recomendations;

Population Monitoring. The WNF should continue efforts with the Service to determine the extent of 

bull trout occupancy within the McKenzie River Basin.
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USFWS non-negotiable terms and conditions;

The Forest Service will have the timber sale administrators, harvest inspectors, Contracting Officer’s 

Representatives, or other duly authorized employees monitor on the ground conditions throughout the 

sale to insure that all BMP’s, PDC’s and other necessary mitigation strategies described within, are 

implemented and evaluated to insure that effects of the action do not exceed those evaluated within 

this BO.

Northern Spotted Owl

Endangered Species Act (ESA) formal consultation with the USFWS for the Northern Spotted Owl was 

completed by the Willamette Planning Province Level I Terrestrial Team (2012), and evaluated by the 

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the FY2013 Biological Opinion (BO) (FWS Reference Number 

1EOFW00-2012-F-0158) signed October 29, 2012. The Green Mountain FEIS incorporates by reference 

this BO, as well as the Biological Assessment and letter requesting conference conversion after the 2012 

designation of Critical Habitat (USDA Forest Service 2012) (FWS reference: 01EOFW00-2013-TA0034) that supported the consultation. 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

During project scoping, the EPA submitted a list of recommendations for analysis and project design. This 

letter was reviewed and recommendations incorporated as appropriate. During the project 45 day 

comment period, the EPA submitted a list of comments and concerns. These comments and concerns are 

addressed in Appendix I, response to public comments. Per Forest Service regulations, the FEIS was filed

with the EPA’s Office of Federal Activities in Washington, DC, who did publish a notice of availability in 

the Federal Register March 24, 2017.

Oregon State Historic Preservation Office

The 1995 Programmatic Agreement (PA) among the USDA Forest Service PNW, the Advisory Council on 

Historic Preservation, and the Oregon State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) Regarding Cultural 

Resource Management in the State of Oregon by the USDA Forest Service, (amended in 2004), provides 

a process by which the Forest Heritage Specialist may certify that the Forest has complied with Section 

106 of NHPA for the project In accordance with this PA, an appropriate inventory was conducted in 2011 

and 2012. All known cultural sites in the Area of Potential Effect (project area) were protected by 

avoidance, resulting in a determination of “Historic Properties Avoided” on June 27, 2013. SHPO 

concurred with the Forest Service finding on January 27, 2015. Documentation has been retained in the 

Forest and District Heritage files.

Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department

A 26-mile stretch of the South Fork McKenzie River is an Oregon State Wild and Scenic Study River., 

which is administered by the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department. In 1992, an eligibility study 

was conducted for the South Fork McKenzie River and it determined that the river was eligible for 

inclusion into the national system. In order for the river to be included, a Legislative Environmental 

Impact Statement (LEIS) would need to be completed to determine where the South Fork McKenzie 

River is “suitable” for designation as a Wild and Scenic River. Congress will ultimately decide if the river 

is designated. In Section 3.13.3 the DEIS provided the following determination regarding the Federal 

Wild and Scenic River designation: The action alternatives will not diminish or degrade any of the 

characteristics which are central to the outstandingly remarkable values (ORV’s) that apply to the South 

Fork McKenzie River Wild and Scenic Study River. The fish ORV will be enhanced by felling trees into 

Elk Creek and the free flowing condition and water quality of the South Fork McKenzie River will be 

maintained. The Willamette National Forest will submit a Notice of Intent to the Oregon Department of 
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Parks and Recreation for those activities within 1⁄4 mile of the State Scenic Waterway designation prior to 

implementation of any project activities.

Findings Required by Other Laws and Regulation

The Selected Alternative complies with the following laws and regulations:

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 1969 – NEPA establishes the format and content 

requirements of environmental analysis and documentation. Preparation of the Green Mountain FEIS was 

prepared in full compliance with these requirements.

The National Forest Management Act (NFMA), 1976 –The Green Mountain Project is consistent with 

the National Forest Management Act (NFMA) 16 USC 1604(g)(3)(E)(i) through (iv) and 16 USC 

1604(F)(i) and (v) because no timber harvest, other than salvage sales or sales to protect other multipleuse values, shall occur on lands not suited for timber production; Soil, slope, or other watershed 

conditions will not be irreversibly damaged; there is assurance that such lands can be adequately 

restocked within five years after harvest; protection is provided for streams, streambanks, shorelines, 

lakes, wetlands, and other bodies of water from detrimental changes in water temperatures, blockages of 

water courses, and deposits of sediment, where timber harvests are likely to seriously and adversely affect 

water conditions or fish habitat; the harvesting system to be used is not selected primarily because it will 

give the greatest dollar return or the greatest unit output of timber; any shelterwood cutting and other cuts 

designed to regenerate an even-aged stand of timber would be used as a cutting method on National 

Forest System lands only where is determined to be appropriate to meet the objectives and requirements 

of the Forest Plan; cut blocks, patches, or strips are shaped and blended to the extent practicable with the 

natural terrain; cuts are carried out according to the maximum size limit requirements for areas to be cut 

during one harvest operation; stands of trees are harvested according to requirements for culmination of 

mean annual increment of growth, and; the interdisciplinary review as determined by the Secretary has 

been complete and the potential environmental, biological, esthetic, engineering, and economic impacts 

on any advertised sale area have been assessed, as well as the consistency of the sale with the multiple 

uses of the general area.

Forest Plan Consistency –Actions analyzed in the Green Mountain FEIS are consistent with a broad 

range of Forest Plan Standards and Guidelines that have been discussed and disclosed throughout the 

document. The timber stand treatments associated with the project are consistent with the goals and 

management direction analyzed in the Willamette National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan 

FEIS and Record of Decision. Road improvements are designed to be consistent with the 1994 Northwest 

Forest Plan amendments to the Forest Plan and the Aquatic Conservation Strategy objectives. With the 

following Forest Plan Amendment #58 treatments in the SIA are consistent with the Forest Plan.

Forest Plan Amendment #58

I prepared this forest plan amendment to the Willamette National Forest Land and Resource Management 

Plan (Forest Plan) under the 2012 Planning Rule. The 2012 planning rule has different provisions than the 

1982 Planning Rule procedures that the Forest Service used to develop the existing plan.

The purpose of this amendment is to allow programmed timber harvest for The Green Mountain project in 

Management Area 5a – Special Interest Areas (SIAs) where no programmed harvest is allowed and only 

salvage of catastrophic losses allowed. Per the Forest Plan, (VI p.138), Management Area Standard and 

Guideline MA-5a-05 states: “No programmed harvest shall be scheduled.” The amendment will exempt 

the project from this standard. Implementation Guides for SIAs include objectives and enhancement 

recommendations for managing second growth plantation in these management areas. The Green 
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Mountain project proposes to treat approximately 206 acres in the South Fork McKenzie SIA and 

approximately 59 acres in the Hidden Lake-Lulu Lake SIA with thinning, gaps, and skips.

Compliance with the 2012 Planning Rule’s Procedural provisions

As explained below, this amendment complies with the procedural provisions of the 2012 Planning Rule 

(36 CFR Part 219.13(b)).

Using the best scientific information to inform the planning process (§ 219.3):

The Green Mountain EIS used the best available science and is disclosed in EIS Chapter 3 (EIS p. 61). 

Also see reference section in EIS beginning on page 286 for references cited in our environmental 

analysis using the best available science.

Active management to help development of characteristics similar to the unmanaged stands can be 

accelerated (Bauhus et al. 2008). As noted in Section 3.1 (FEIS) thinning in young uniform stands can 

improve horizontal and vertical stand diversity. Early commercial thinning has been shown to be 

beneficial to the future development of understories, the promotion of natural regeneration, and in 

enhancing biodiversity (Muir et al 2002). With early thinning, overstory trees can develop deep canopies 

and large-diameter branches in open stands (McGuire et al 1991). Low overstory density facilitates the 

establishment of understory trees (McGuire et al 1991, Bailey and Tappeiner 1998, Miller and 

Emmingham 2001). (FEIS p. 214)

Providing opportunities for public participation (§ 219.4) and providing public notice (§ 219.16):

Our public participation efforts are disclosed in Chapter one of the EIS (pp. 26-27) as well as in this 

document (see page 14). The need for and effects of the amendment was provided in the DEIS, which was 

available for a 45 day comment period starting on June 6th 2016. The Forest Service has provided 

multiple locations and times for our interested parties to participate. During the comment period we 

received one comment on plan amendments. The commenter asked us to not to amend to the plan for any 

reason and did not further state that other requirements apply to the proposed plan revision.

The plan amendment process (§ 219.13): 

I determined that to meet the purpose and need of the project, the amendment to exempt the project from 

the standard was needed to allow vegetation management in the two Special Interest Areas, for this 

project only. Since the plan amendment only applies to this project, the analysis prepared in the Green 

Mountain EIS serves to document the need to change the plan. During the development of the 

implementation guide (Hidden/Lulu Lake Special interest Area, 2/2014) and initial analysis the need for 

the amendment was identified. 

Public participation is described in the section above. Interested and affected parties had the opportunity 

to comment on the proposed treatments within SIA’s during scoping and the planned amendment during 

the 45 day comment period. Because the amendment applies only to this project, a 90-day comment 

period was not required for the EIS.

The scope and scale of this amendment is within the SIA’s and is needed to develop more complex 

vegetation habitat, shifting age class and structural diversity by opening up the stand to allow young trees 

to grow. Thinning will also increase species diversity by retaining minor species such as True firs, Alaska 

yellow-cedar, Western white pine, Sugar pine, Western red-cedar and Pacific yew. The amendment 

focuses on vegetation management through timber harvest to provide for plant and animal habitat 

diversity. The SIA is considered unsuitable land for multiple use purposes in respect to it does not 
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contribute to the Annual Sale Quantity (ASQ). No plan components such as Standards and Guidelines are 

being proposed with this amendment. 

The NEPA analysis indicated that the amendment will have beneficial effects by allowing timber harvest 

that increases horizontal and vertical diversity in the SIA. Thinning will provide for high quality habitat 

conditions that develop more complex vegetation habitat, shifting age class and structural diversity by 

opening up the stand to allow young trees to grow where no programmed timber harvest is currently 

allowed. I therefore applied the following substantive rule requirement (FEIS p. 213) regarding those 

resources: 

1. § 219.8 Sustainability (a) Ecological sustainability. (1) Ecosystem Integrity. (ii) Contributions of the 

plan area to ecological conditions within the broader landscape influenced by the plan area;

2. § 219.9 Diversity of plant and animal communities (2) Ecosystem diversity (iii) the diversity of 

native tree species similar to that existing in the plan area.

Increasing horizontal and vertical diversity in the SIA will contribute to a late-successional forest corridor 

around the South Fork McKenzie River. By implementing gaps, the project will provide numerous 

benefits for many species. Gaps provide habitat for shrubland birds not present in mature forest (Chandler 

et al. 2009) while generally providing more fruit and more resource abundance due to a lower canopy and 

increased fruiting (Blake and Hoppes. 1986). Generally, gaps provide more resources to herbs, shrubs, 

and broad-leaved plants which provide the foundation for food webs that contribute too many different 

trophic levels in Pacific Northwest conifer forests (Hagar, 2007).

Having applied those rule provisions, I found that the rule requirements did not require a change to the 

proposed amendment and therefore no changes were made to it. 

Based on the NEPA analyses, I have determined that the proposed amendment does not have substantial 

adverse effects AND/OR does not lessen protections. Treatments associated with the Green Mountain 

project will provide a late-successional forest corridor around the South Fork McKenzie River by 

increasing horizontal and vertical diversity in the SIA. No substantial adverse effects were determined 

through the analysis. Please refer to section FEIS 3.14.4 for a full disclosure of Environmental 

Consequences. The project is consistent with the Willamette National Forest Land and Resource 

Management Plan (Forest Plan).

Northwest Forest Plan Aquatic Conservation Strategy - The Aquatic Conservation Strategy (ACS) is 

an integral part of the Northwest Forest Plan and was developed to maintain and restore the ecological 

health of watersheds and aquatic ecosystems on public lands through implementation of four components: 

1) riparian reserves 2) key watersheds 3) watershed analysis 4) watershed restoration. Based on the 

analysis presented in this FEIS and Appendix E, the ACS Objectives would be met in each alternative.

The Preservation of Antiquities Act, June 1906 and the National Historic Preservation Act, as 

amended, October 1966 – Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 

(amended in 1976, 1980, and 1992) is the foremost legislation governing the treatment of historic 

properties (a.k.a. heritage or cultural resources) during project planning and implementation. Other legal 

framework considered the effects of its actions on heritage resources is listed below:

• 36 CFR800 (Protection of Historic Properties), 

• 36 CFR 63 (Determination of Eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places), and 

• 36 CFR 296 (Protection of Archaeological Resources), and

• Executive Order 13007 – Sacred Sites
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The 1995 Programmatic Agreement (PA) among the USDA Forest Service PNW, the Advisory Council on

Historic Preservation, and the Oregon State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) Regarding Cultural 

Resource Management in the State of Oregon by the USDA Forest Service, (amended in 2004), provides 

a process by which the Forest Heritage Specialist may certify that the Forest has complied with Section 

106 of NHPA for the project.

In accordance with this PA, an appropriate inventories were conducted from May of 2011 to August of 

2012. All known cultural sites in the Area of Potential Effect (project area) were protected by avoidance, 

resulting in a determination of “No Historic Properties Affected” on January 27, 2015. Documentation 

was provided by SHPO and copies have been retained in the Forest and District Heritage files.

Clean Air Act Amendments, 1977 – The alternatives are designed to meet the National Ambient Air 

Quality Standards through avoidance of practices that degrade air quality below health and visibility 

standards. This project is consistent with by the 1990 Clean Air Act and the 1977 Clean Air Act and its 

amendments (See Chapter 3.17).

The Clean Water Act, 1987 – This act establishes a non-degradation policy for all federally proposed 

projects. Compliance with the Clean Water Act will be accomplished through planning, application and 

monitoring of Best Management Practices (BMPs). Based on the analysis presented in this FEIS, TMDL 

requirements for the McKenzie Basin will be met in each alternative (See Chapter 3.3).

The Endangered Species Act (ESA), December 1973 – The ESA establishes a policy that all federal 

agencies will seek to conserve endangered and threatened species of fish, wildlife and plants. Biological 

Evaluations for plants and wildlife were prepared, which describe possible effects and impacts of the

proposed action on sensitive, and other species of concern that may be present in the project area. A 

Biological Assessment (BA) was prepared for the northern spotted owl, bull trout, and spring Chinook

salmon.

Endangered Species Act (ESA) formal consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for 

bull trout and with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for Upper Willamette River spring 

Chinook salmon was completed during the development of the Green Mountain EIS (2014-2016). In 

December 2016, a final Biological Assessment (BA) was submitted to both the USFWS and NMFS. 

Biological Opinions (BO’s) were issued in February and May of 2017 respectively. Both BO’s have 

conservation recommendations, and non-negotiable terms and conditions that the Forest Service is 

required to follow.

Table ROD-3 ESA Unit, Critical Habitat, and EFH Addressed in the Green Mountain BA

Listed Species or Habitat ESA Status ESA/EFH Determination

Upper Willamette River Chinook Salmon –

Evolutionary Significant Unit (ESU) Threatened May Affect, Likely to Adversely Affect

Upper Willamette River Chinook Salmon –

Critical Habitat Designated May Affect, Will Adversely Affect

Upper Willamette River Chinook Salmon –

Essential Fish Habitat Designated Will Not Adversely Affect

Bull Trout – Distinct Population Segment (DPS) Threatened May Affect, Likely to Adversely 

Affect

Bull Trout – Critical Habitat Designated May Affect, Will Adversely 

Affect

Endangered Species Act (ESA) formal consultation with the USFWS for the Northern Spotted Owl was 

completed by the Willamette Planning Province Level I Terrestrial Team (2012), and evaluated by the 
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the FY2013 Biological Opinion (BO) (FWS Reference Number 

1EOFW00-2012-F-0158) signed October 29, 2012. The Green Mountain FEIS incorporates by reference 

this BO, as well as the Biological Assessment and letter requesting conference conversion after the 2012 

designation of Critical Habitat (USDA Forest Service 2012) (FWS reference: 01EOFW00-2013-TA0034) that supported the consultation. 

Green Mountain Project May Affect and Likely to Adversely Affect the 

Northern Spotted Owl due to Habitat Modification

from Shelterwood Harvest with Reserves and 

Thinning in Suitable Owl Habitat. Incidental Take 

to 2 potential owl sites. 

Green Mountain Project Not Likely to Jeopardize the Continued Existence 

of the Spotted Owl

Commercial Thinning in Critical Habitat (dispersal 

habitat)

May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect, 

mostly Beneficial Effects on Future Foraging and 

Nesting/Roosting Habitat in Critical Habitat

Commercial Thinning in Critical Habitat with 52 

acres of gaps

May Affect and Likely to Adversely Affect 

Critical Habitat

Effects due to Disruption May Affect and Likely to Adversely Affect. 

Disruption due to Helicopter Logging to 3 Owl 

Sites (2 are Likely to Adversely Affect, 1 is Not 

Likely to Adversely Affect due to increased 

distance to Owl Site)

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, 1976 (MSA) – Essential Fish Habitat 

(EFH) under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act is designated in all areas 

except above impassible dams, and natural migration barriers. Cougar Dam has adult passage at Cougar

Dam (adult collection facility). The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 

reauthorization in 1996 established a new requirement for “Essential Fish Habitat” (EFH) that requires 

federal agencies to consult with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on activities that may 

adversely affect EFH. Essential Fish Habitat for the Pacific coast salmon fishery means those waters and 

substrate necessary for salmon production needed to support a long-term sustainable salmon fishery and 

salmon contributions to a healthy ecosystem. The species designated in the McKenzie River is spring 

Chinook salmon. The Forest Service conducted this consultation concurrent with ESA consultation.

Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, Public Law 91-173, as amended by Public Law 95-164.

Development of Rock Quarries will conform to the requirements of the act, which sets forth mandatory 

safety and health standards for each surface metal or nonmetal mine. The purpose for the standards is to 

protect life by preventing accidents and promoting health and safety.

Inventoried Roadless Areas and Wilderness –No inventoried roadless areas or designated wilderness is 

within or adjacent to the project area
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Prime Farmland, Rangeland, and Forestland – No prime farmland, rangeland, or forestland occurs 

within the project area. 

Survey and Manage Species – The action alternatives comply with the Northwest Forest Plan as 

amended by the 2001 Record of Decision and Standards and Guidelines for Amendments to the Survey 

and Manage, Protection Buffer, and other Mitigation Measures Standards and Guidelines. Pre-disturbance 

surveys were conducted and site management applied consistent with the January 2001 species list. 

Management Indicator Species (Aquatic) – The Willamette Forest Plan recognized anadromous and 

resident salmonids as economically important species and designated them as management indicator 

species for riparian habitat and water quality. The most common salmonid sport fish that occur on the 

McKenzie River Ranger District are spring Chinook salmon, bull trout, rainbow trout, and coastal 

cutthroat trout. The Green Mountain project will maintain and improve habitat conditions for aquatic 

Management Indicator Species in the project area. Therefore, the Green Mountain project will not 

contribute to a negative trend in viability of these species.

Management Indicator Species (Terrestrial) – The Willamette Forest Plan recognized elk and deer as 

economically important species that are commonly hunted, and designated them as management indicator 

species for winter range. Designated management indicator species for old growth and mature conifers 

are pileated woodpecker, marten, and northern spotted owl. The bald eagle was selected as a management 

indicator species for old growth conifers near large bodies of water, and the peregrine falcon was selected 

as a management indicator species for cliff nesting habitat. The Green Mountain project will maintain 

habitat conditions for elk, deer, pileated woodpeckers, marten, bald eagles and peregrine falcons in the 

project area. The Green Mountain project will not contribute to a negative trend in viability for any of the 

terrestrial wildlife management indicator species. 

Executive Orders 11988 and 11990: Floodplains and Wetlands – Executive Order 11988 requires 

government agencies to take actions that reduce the risk of loss due to floods, to minimize the impact of 

floods on human health and welfare, and to restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served 

by floodplains. Proposed harvest treatments will not occur within 100-year floodplains. Executive Order 

11990 requires government agencies to take actions that minimize the destruction, loss, or degradation of 

wetlands. Streamside riparian areas, seeps, springs, and other wet habitats exist in the project area. These 

areas will be either avoided, or managed according to the amended Willamette Forest Plan Standards and 

Guidelines. Riparian Reserves will also be protected with design features. As a result, proposed 

treatments in Riparian Reserves will be consistent with Executive Orders 11988 and 11990.

Executive Order 12898: Environmental Justice – Executive Order 12898 requires that federal agencies 

adopt strategies to address environmental justice concerns within the context of agency operations. With 

implementation of either action alternatives, there would be no disproportionately high and adverse 

human health or environmental effects on minority or low-income populations. Nearby communities 

would mainly be affected by economic impacts connected with contractors implementing harvest, road 

reconstruction, tree thinning, planting, and other fuels treatment activities. Racial and cultural minority 

groups could also be prevalent in the work forces that implement activities. Contracts contain clauses that 

address worker safety.

Executive Order 12962: Recreational Fishing – The June 7, 1995, Executive Order requires 

government agencies to strengthen efforts to improve fisheries conservation and provide for more and 

better recreational fishing opportunities, and to develop a new policy to promote compatibility between 

the protection of endangered species and recreational fisheries, and to develop a comprehensive 

Recreational Fishery Resources Conservation Plan. Proposed activities in the project area will promote 

the restoration of riparian function in stands in corridor and headwater aquatic reserves and to develop 
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additional large wood to stream reaches that currently lack adequate amounts. This will improve fish 

habitat and will provide better future fishing opportunities for the public.

Executive Order 13186: Migratory Birds – Migratory birds are protected under the Migratory Bird 

Treaty Act of 1918 (16 U. S.C. 703-704). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the lead federal agency 

for managing and conserving migratory birds in the United States. However, under Executive Order (EO) 

13186, all federal agencies are charged with the conservation and protection of migratory birds. A 

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU 2008) between the Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service requires, during NEPA planning, that the FS, to the extent practical, evaluate and balance longterm benefits of projects to migratory birds against any short- or long-term adverse effects. It also requires

the FS to consider approaches, to the extent practical, for identifying and minimizing take of migratory 

birds that is incidental to otherwise lawful activities. Region 6 has compiled some information to assist 

biologists in disclosing effects to avian species during NEPA planning (Forest Service and Bureau of 

Land Management 2013). Effects to FS sensitive birds, federally ESA listed birds, birds that are 

Management Indicator Species and migratory bird species that have been identified by USFWS as 

Species of Conservation Concern in the Northern Pacific Forest (USFWS 2008) and that have habitat in 

the proposed treatment units are addressed in Chapter 3. 

Seasonal restrictions are recommended in the Green Mountain design features (Table 9) to conduct hazard 

tree falling outside the critical nesting season, as well as tree felling, yarding and prescribed unit 

underburning on specific units to protect owls. This will minimize disturbances to nesting migratory birds 

and reduce the likelihood of harm to individual birds. Design features to retain existing snags where 

possible, and to retain live trees, create snags, and fall trees for dead wood sources will provide structural 

features migratory birds will use. There is a design feature (FEIS Table 9) to consider late winter or fall 

for prescribed underburning which will reduce impacts to nesting birds and their young. 

Executive Order 13443: Facilitation of Hunting Heritage and Wildlife Conservation – August 17, 2007, 

Executive Order requires Federal agencies “to facilitate the expansion and enhancement of hunting 

opportunities and the management of game species and their habitat.” The proposed creation and 

enhancement of early seral habitat in both action alternatives in the project area will improve forage for 

game species and provide better hunting opportunities for the public.

Other Jurisdictions – There are a number of other agencies responsible for management of resources 

within the project area. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is responsible for management of 

fish and wildlife populations, whereas the Forest Service manages the habitat for these animals. The 

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has been contacted regarding this project and Brian Wolfer, a 

biologist with the agency, attended a 2014 public meeting.

Proposed harvest treatments within riparian areas have been designed to comply with “Sufficiency 

Analysis for Stream Temperature – Evaluation of the adequacy of the Northwest Forest Plan Riparian 

Reserves to achieve and maintain stream temperature water quality standards” (USDA Forest Service and 

USDI BLM, 2004). This document was prepared in collaboration with Oregon Department of 

Environmental Quality and United States Environmental Protection Agency to provide documentation of 

Northwest Forest Plan compliance with the Clean Water Act with regard to state water quality standards 

for stream temperatures. As such, it redeems several of the Forest Service responsibilities identified in a

“Memorandum of Understanding between USDA Forest Service and Oregon Department of 

Environmental Quality To Meet State and Federal Water Quality Rules and Regulations” (USDA Forest 

Service and Oregon DEQ, May 2002). The Sufficiency Analysis provides current scientific guidance for 

management of riparian vegetation to provide effective stream shade, including appropriate methods of 

managing young stands for riparian objectives other than shade, such as production of large wood for 

future recruitment.
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Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Oregon Department of Forestry are responsible for 

regulating all prescribed burning operations. The USDA Forest Service Region 6 has a Memorandum of 

Understanding with Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Oregon Department of Forestry, and 

the USDI Bureau of Land Management regarding limits on emissions, as well as reporting procedures. All 

burning will comply with the State of Oregon's Smoke Management Implementation Plan and, for greater 

specificity, see the memorandum of understanding mentioned above.

Energy Requirements and Conservation Potential – Some form of energy will be necessary for 

projects requiring use of mechanized equipment. Commercial thinning and some partial cutting units will

involve both heavy and small machines for yarding logs during the implementation period. Projects such 

as road reconstruction and maintenance could require heavy machinery for a small amount of time. Both 

possibilities will result in minor energy consumption. Alternatives that harvest trees could create supplies 

of firewood as a by-product, which will contribute to a supply of energy for the local community for 

home heating.

Errata to the Green Mountain Project Final Environmental Impact 

Statement (FEIS)

The following corrections have been made to the Green Mountain Project FEIS:

Changes to Appendix C Detailed List of Project Activities by Unit for the Proposed Action

Unit Total 

Stand 

Acres 

Age Total 

Riparian 

Reserve 

Acres 

Thinning 

Acres 

Ripar

ian 

Rese

rve 

Thin

ning 

Gap 

Acres 

DTR 

Acres 

Shelter

wood 

w/ 

Reserves 

Skips Skips in 

Riparian 

Reserve 

Net 

MBF 

for 

Unit 

Net 

MBF 

per 

Harvest 

Acre 

Currently reads

5770 41 110 0 0 0 0 0 34 7 0 939 28 

5780 35 106 0 0 0 0 0 29 6 0 846 29 

Change to

5770 41 110 0 31 0 7 0 0 3 0 874 23 

5780 35 106 0 28 0 6 0 0 1 0 816 24

FEIS 

Page Location Currently Reads Corrected to Read

205

3rd 

paragraph, 

8th sentence

Access to hiking trails will not be 

affected and the characteristics of the 

trails that make them attractive to 

visitors will not be altered.

Elk Creek Trail (3510) will be closed 

during harvest activities in Unit 5420. 

This closure will be in place for 

approximately 2 months however the 

trail will be open during this period 

from 1800 (6PM) on Friday until 0100 

(1AM) Monday to allow for weekend 

use. A nearby alternative access route 

into the Three Sisters Wilderness will 

remain open via Ollallie Trail (3529). 

This re-route will be accessible from 

Frissell Crossing Campground trail 
26 - Green Mountain Project Record of Decision

(3320) since the road accessing the 

Ollalie South trail head will be closed 

due to operations in unit 5410. In 

addition Crossing Way trail (3307) will 

remain as an additional nearby 

alternative access into the Wilderness. 

Closures and detour information will be 

posted at area campgrounds, trailheads, 

key trail junctions and the district 

office. Information will also be 

available on the Forest Service Website.

3 Line 4 of 

Table 1

Road 

Decommissioning 

Alt. 1 2 3

Miles 0 2 2

Road 

Decommissioning 

Alt. 1 2 3

Miles 0 8 8 

31 Line 18 

Table 4

 Road Decommissioning

 Miles 2

 Road Decommissioning

 Miles 8

38 Line 20 

Table 6

 Road Decommissioning

 Miles 2

 Road Decommissioning

 Miles 8

45 Line 13 

Table 8

Road 

Decommissioning 

Alt. 1 2 3

Miles 0 2 2

Road 

Decommissioning 

Alt. 1 2 3

Miles 0 8 8 

176 Line 5 

Table 55

Road 

Decommissioning 

Alt. 1 2 3

Miles 0 2 2

Road 

Decommissioning 

Alt. 1 2 3

Miles 0 8 8 

Administrative Review /Objection and Resolution

The Green Mountain project was subject to pre-decisional administrative review (objection) pursuant to 

36 CFR 218. The 45-day objection period on the draft Record of Decision began on March 27, 2017 and 

ended on May 11, 2017. Only individuals or organizations that submitted specific written comments 

during any designated opportunity for public participation (scoping or public comment periods) were 

eligible to object (36 CFR 218.5). One timely objection was received from Cascadia Wildlands and 

Oregon Wild.

An objection resolution meeting was held on June 13, 2017 at the Willamette National Forest 

Supervisor’s Office in Springfield, Oregon to discuss issues raised in the objections and potential 

resolutions. Resolutions were not achieved at this meeting. The Reviewing Officer (Tracy Beck, Forest 

Supervisor) has responded in writing to all pending objections. All concerns or instructions identified by 

the Reviewing Officer in the objection responses have been addressed in this document. Objections 

received during the 45-day objection period and their associated responses are available for viewing 

online at http://www.fs.fed.us/objections/objections_list.php?r=110600.

In order to resolve the objection based on concerns about older stands and regeneration harvest, an offer 

was made to change two units (5770 and 5780) from shelterwood harvest to a thinning prescription. This 

offer was accepted by the objector, and the objection was withdrawn on June 29, 2017. All changes from 

this agreement were incorporated into the modified Alternative 2 (see Errata within this document).
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Implementation

The Green Mountain project may be implemented immediately upon my issuance of this Record of 

Decision (ROD). I will notify interested or affected parties of the availability of this ROD as soon as 

practical after signing (36 CFR 220.5(g)). 

Contact Person

For additional information concerning this decision or the Forest Service objection process, contact: Dean 

Schlichting, NEPA Planner at 541-822-7214 or deandschlichting@fs.fed.us.

__________________________________ _____________

Tracy Beck Date

Forest Supervisor, Responsible Official

Willamette National Forest
28 - Green Mountain Project Record of Decision

Attachments 1 & 2; Project Design Criteria and Modified Appendix C
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Project Design Features for Modified Alternative 2

Objective Design Feature Location

Forest and Stand Structure

1

Meet stocking requirements as 

identified in the National Forest 

Management Act (NFMA) 

planting will be used in addition 

to natural regeneration to ensure 

full stocking

Plant at 15’ x 15’ spacing, or about 194 trees 

per acre. The species mix should contain 

Douglas-fir, western white pine, sugar pine, 

and western red cedar. Stratify the mix with 

Douglas-fir quantities higher in the lower 

elevations and western red cedar higher in the 

moister sites. Sugar pine and western red 

cedar will vary with sugar pine more prominent 

in warmer drier sites.

All harvest units where 

planting is to occur

2 Protect integrity of IRA During presale, verify that no encroachment on 

the IRA exists. Units: 5320,5420,5800

3 Maintain structural diversity

During presale, protect identified trees with 

raptor nests and those with unusual structure 

such as broken tops.

All harvest units

4 Minimize damage during harvest Protect residual stand and reserve trees to the 

best extent possible from treatment damage. All harvest units

Soils, Hydrology, and Aquatic Resources

5 To reduce compaction and 

undesirable soil damage

Primary landings, temporary haul or principal 

skid roads utilized by the purchaser / logger 

should be subsoiled (to a depth of 18 to 24 

inches) at the completion of logging activities.

Units 70, 610, 1030, 

1500, 1930, 5120, 5130, 

5140

6 To reduce compaction and 

undesirable soil damage

No ground based operations permitted below 

the 1900425 road. Units 5120, 5130, 5140

7 To reduce compaction and 

undesirable soil damage

Existing landings, temporary haul roads, old 

primary skid roads, and/or tractor fire lines will

be utilized as much as possible prior to 

disturbing new areas.

All harvest units

8 To minimize erosion and 

sedimentation

Construction or maintenance of roads will not 

be done when soils are saturated or run-off 

occurs. A stable fill will be constructed across 

all streams when crossed by new temporary 

roads.

All harvest units and 

associated access.

9 To minimize erosion and

sedimentation

Native surfaced roads will be restricted from 

hauling when soils are saturated or run-off 

occurs.

All harvest units and 

associated access.
30 - Green Mountain Project Record of Decision

Objective Design Feature Location

10 To minimize potential impacts to 

fish.

Any project activity such as culvert 

replacement that must occur within fish-bearing 

streams will comply with Oregon Department of 

Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) seasonal restrictions 

on in-stream work activities (July 1st – August 

15th). If a waiver to these dates is required the 

district fisheries biologist will need to review the 

proposal and seek a waiver from ODFW, 

NMFS, and the USFWS if it is warranted. Best 

Management Practices (BMP’s), including 

placement of sediment barriers, provision of 

flow bypass, and other applicable measures, 

will be included in project design as necessary 

to control off-site movement of sediment.

Entire project area

11 To prevent sedimentation

All haul roads will be maintained in stable 

condition. Wet weather haul will be monitored 

by the Timber Sale Administrator, the District 

Road Manager, Fisheries Biologist, and/or 

Hydrologist. When necessary, haul may be 

suspended during rainfall to prevent off-site 

movement of sediment into drainage courses. 

Haul may also occur when the road surface is 

either covered with a relatively continuous 

snow pack or is frozen. Dust abatement of 

road surfaces will be used if roads become 

excessively dusty during the summer.

All harvest units

12 To reduce contamination to 

aquatic areas

If lignin sulfate is used for dust abatement, one 

application will occur during the dry season 

(July/August/September) at a dilution rate of 

50% lignin sulfate and 50% water. 

Lignosulfonate will remain on the road surface 

and not go over road edge. During blading, 

small berms could be created or wattles used 

at stream crossings to assist with keeping 

palliatives on the road surface. A 1 foot noapplication buffer on the edge of gravel will be 

used if road width allows. Lignosulfonate will

not be applied when raining and when 

possible, a 3 day forecast of clear weather will

follow application.

All harvest units
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Objective Design Feature Location

13 To reduce off-site movement of 

sediment into drainage courses

Ground-based equipment used for yarding, 

processing, fuel treatment, or other project 

activities will operate only when soils are 

relatively dry where water is not pooling. Stop 

work if trenching, or rutting detected. 

Operations will be suspended before rainfall or 

precipitation results in off-site movement of 

sediment into drainage courses. 

Snow/frozen soil may be operated on in the 

following conditions:

0 inches of frozen soil−Need at least 18 inches 

of settled snow

4 inches of frozen soil−Need at least 9 inches 

of settled snow

6 inches of frozen soil−No snow cover 

necessary

If necessary, pre-pack snow on designated 

routes before work commences. This allows 

soil to freeze and the snow road to solidify.

 

All harvest units

14

Undesirable soil damage from 

skidding will be avoided through 

skid trail layout and use of 

alternative yarding systems

Ground-based equipment should be limited to 

slopes less than 30 percent. Timber sale 

administrators may approve equipment use on 

slopes from 30-40% for short pitches based on 

site specific conditions. The upper limit for 

prebunching is on 45% slope. All equipment 

trails need to be prelocated and preapproved. 

Skid trails will be located outside drainages, 

seeps, springs and/or concave landforms, 

which could accumulate and transport overland 

flow and sediment. 

All harvest units

15 To reduce compaction directly 

adjacent to stream channels.

Ground based equipment and skid roads 

should not be permitted within 50 feet of all 

streams (fish-bearing to intermittent). These 

widths are required unless a change is 

approved by the district hydrologist or district 

fish biologist.

All harvest units

16 Minimize impacts to stream 

channels.

Full suspension over the high water mark will 

be required when yarding over perennial 

stream channels. Full suspension is preferred 

over intermittent streams, however where full 

suspension is not obtainable partial suspension 

will be required and yarding will be limited to 

when the stream is dry. Bump logs to protect 

the stream channel will be utilized as 

appropriate.

All harvest units

17 Minimize impacts to stream 

channels.

Where cable yarding requires corridors through 

a riparian area, corridors will be laid out to 

minimize the number of trees cut. Trees 

located within no-harvest buffers that must be 

cut to facilitate yarding corridors will be felled 

towards the channel (if feasible) and left on 

site.

All harvest units
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Objective Design Feature Location

18

To provide adequate drainage 

and avoid unnecessary soil

disturbance

All skid trails and landings should be waterbarred to provide adequate drainage. Water 

bar location should occur where local terrain 

facilitates effective drainage of the skid trail or 

landing while avoiding unnecessary soil

disturbance. An example will be to construct 

water bars every 100 feet on slopes less than 

15 percent, and every 50 feet on slopes greater 

than 15 percent. Water bars should be keyedin to the cut bank and have a clear outlet on 

the downhill side. In lieu of waterbars, where 

available in concentrations, slash can be 

scattered on corridors, skid trails and landings.

All harvest units

19 Reduce compaction

Primary skid trails and landings in harvest units 

with ground-based yarding should be sub 

soiled to a depth of 18-24 inches at the 

completion of project activities. Primary skid 

trails in gaps as well as all temporary landings 

should be sub-soiled to a depth of 18-24 inches 

or to bedrock.

All harvest units

20 To prevent sedimentation

All areas of exposed soil, such as landings, 

skid trails, decommissioned roads, and cut and 

fill slopes associated with road construction or 

maintenance will be seeded with sterile seed, 

native grasses, or weed free mulch unless 

agreed to otherwise. 

All harvest units

21 To prevent sedimentation

Scarification and waterbars may be limited or 

suspended on feller buncher/ processor/ 

forwarder roads when the skid road is 

sufficiently covered with slash to form an 

effective mat to minimize soil compaction and 

erosion.

All harvest units

22

To reduce soil disturbance and 

the risk of erosion in Riparian 

Reserves

Fire line for underburning will not be 

constructed along no-cut riparian buffer areas. 

Fire will only be allowed to back into riparian 

areas.

All harvest units

23 To reduce soil disturbance.

The west boundary of Unit 160 has an existing 

debris chute type failures as well as additional 

potentially unstable and unsuited rocky ground. 

This area will be deleted from the unit at layout 

and not affected by timber management. 

Soils/Geology personnel may assist in the 

layout of this unit.

Unit 160

24 To reestablish hydrologic and 

geologic processes

Temporary roads will be made hydrologically 

stable and removed after completion of project 

activities. Removal of temporary roads may 

include: blocking the entrance, removal of 

culverts, out-sloping the road surface, pulling 

back displaced material onto the road way, 

installation of water bars, re-vegetation of the 

road prism, and/or the sub soiling of 

compacted surfaces when necessary.

All harvest units
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Objective Design Feature Location

25 To protect key riparian features 

and integrity

All existing down wood will be retained within 

Riparian Reserves to maintain aquatic 

objectives.

All harvest units

26 To ensure sufficient water flow 

in streams

Water sources used by project operations will

be reconstructed or maintained as necessary 

to protect stream bank stability, riparian 

vegetation, and water quality. Water used for 

fire treatments and dust abatement will be 

drafted from various water sources outside of 

Listed Fish Habitat. At all drafting locations, 

90% of stream flow will be maintained to 

reduce risk to aquatic species and water 

quality.

Entire project area

27 To protect and enhance riparian 

features Riparian buffer see Appendix G. All harvest units

Wildlife

28 To protect existing downed 

wood within the landscape

Existing large down woody material should be 

retained within harvest units. All Harvest Units

29

To provide downed wood and 

emulate material seen following 

a natural disturbance

Up to 5 trees per acre may be fallen after 

harvest to ensure a minimum of 240 linear feet 

of downed wood in decay classes 1 and 2.

Regeneration Units

30 To enhance downed wood 

within the landscape

Up to 4 trees per acre, of the average size 

within the unit, may be fallen after harvest with 

site specific recommendation by the district 

wildlife biologist.

All Thinning Units

31

To provide snags and emulate 

effects of mortality following a 

natural disturbance

Retain or create up to 5 large snags per acre 

after logging. Residual trees with diseases 

may substitute for snag creation. One 

snag/acre will have “kerf cuts” in the trunk to 

provide habitat for roosting bats.

Regeneration Units

32 To enhance snag levels within 

the landscape

Up to 4 trees per acre, of the average size 

within the unit, may be used for snag creation 

after harvest with site specific recommendation 

by the district wildlife biologist.

All Thinning Units

33 To provide snags and emulate 

effects of mortality following fire

Retain existing snags where possible, except 

those needed to be fallen for safety or 

operational purposes. Those cut during 

operations should remain as down wood.

All Harvest Units

34 To reduce impacts to bats

During layout, look for snags and trees that 

have cavities or sloughing bark that could be 

used as natal or roost sites by bats. If these 

are found, retain them, where possible, by 

incorporating them into skips or leave trees.

All Harvest Units

35

To reduce disturbance to 

nesting birds and during popular 

hunting periods

Snag creation and large down wood placement 

activities will have seasonal restrictions applied 

and will not occur during general elk rifle 

season.

Snag and large down 

wood placement units.
34 - Green Mountain Project Record of Decision

Objective Design Feature Location

36 To reduce disturbance to 

nesting birds

When possible, conduct prescribed burning 

during the fall when conditions allow. Units with underburn.

37

To reduce disturbance during 

nesting season of peregrine 

falcons

Restriction on falling trees, ground-based 

yarding, and helicopter yarding between 

January15-July 31.

Units 40, 41, 1290, 

1320, 1350, 1360, 1370, 

1380, 1430, 1450, 1540, 

1980, 5370, 5380, 5390, 

5410, 5420, 5440 and 

5450.

38

To reduce disturbance during 

nesting season of northern 

spotted owls

Restriction on falling trees and ground-based 

yarding between March 1-July 15.

Units 200 (east half 

only), 310, 320, 1940, 

5510, 5530, 5800, and 

5810.

39

To reduce disturbance during 

the critical nesting of Great Gray 

Owls

Restriction on falling trees and all yarding 

activities between March 15-May 15.

Units 5510, 5530, and 

the area below road 

1958 on units 5800 and 

5810

40 To reduce disturbance during 

nesting season of cavity nesters

Conduct roadside hazard felling outside the 

critical seasonal restriction period for cavity 

nesters which is from April 1-June 30. This 

may be waived on a case-by-case basis by the 

wildlife biologist.

All roadside hazard tree 

maintenance

41

To reduce disturbance during 

the nesting season of northern 

spotted owls

Restriction on prescribed unit underburning 

between March 1-July 15, without clearance by 

district wildlife biologist.

Units 150, 160, 200, 

220, 300, 310, 320, 380, 

390, 400, 410 (west half 

only), 820, 840, 860, 

1070 (north half only), 

1090, 1100, 1110, 1430, 

1450, 1540 (western 1/3 

only), 1610, 1880, 1940, 

5030, 5300, 5410, 5420, 

5440, 5470, 5510, 5530, 

5720, 5800, and 5810. 

42 To minimize effects to species of 

concern

If previously undocumented goshawk or other 

raptor nests are found during layout or sale 

administration, project modifications including 

contract modifications to remove acreage will

be made as needed to protect the nest site and 

reduce harm to birds.

All harvest units

43

To protect and maintain 

Johnson’s Hairstreak (butterfly) 

habitat 

Mark for retention any identified western 

hemlock trees which contain dwarf mistletoe All harvest units. 

44 To protect habitat for the Crater 

Lake Tightcoil.

Prevent ground/habitat disturbance within 10 

meters (approximately 30 feet) of perennially 

wet areas during project activities.

All harvest units

45

To protect locations of the 

sensitive Cascades Axetail Slug 

and the Survey and Manage 

Oregon Megomphix

180-foot no-harvest and no-burn buffers. 

Because the location in Unit 690 is about 100 

feet from Road 1985, the protection buffer will 

only apply south of the road. Presale to get 

GPS location from the district wildlife biologist.

Units 390 (3 locations) 

and 690 (1 location).
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Objective Design Feature Location

46

To minimize potential conflict 

between hunters and 

contractors.

A seasonal operating restriction will restrict all 

operations behind closed gates during the 

Cascade Elk Rifle season, which is typically the 

third week of October. All non-emergency 

vehicle traffic will be restricted on closed roads 

beginning the Friday before that week through 

the end of the following Friday.

All harvest units

47

To protect any discovered 

Threatened, Endangered, or 

Sensitive (TES)

If TES wildlife species are found in future field 

work or during activities associated with this 

project, and potential for adverse effects exists, 

project modifications will be pursued. All 

contracts will include provisions to provide 

required protection measures in the event of 

TES species discovery.

All harvest units

Botany

48 To reduce the 

introduction/spread of weeds

All road construction and logging equipment 

shall be cleaned prior to entering working in the 

area.

Entire project area

49 To reduce the 

introduction/spread of weeds

Equipment should work in non-infested areas 

and then move to infested areas (USFS will

provide map). If the purchaser elects to move 

from an infested area to a non-infested area, 

equipment shall be washed prior to leaving the 

infested area.

All harvest units

50 Reduce the introduction/spread 

of weeds

Clean fill (soil or rock free of slash and debris) 

will be used for construction of temporary 

roads. Sources of rock and fill material needs 

to be free of invasive plants. Rock quarries 

that may be used will be surveyed for invasive 

plants prior to use. If invasive plants are found, 

they will be treated as necessary prior to use.

All harvest units

51 To reduce the introduction of 

weeds

Use weed-free rock for all road construction 

and maintenance. Entire project area

52 To reduce area for weeds to 

germinate

Minimize soil disturbance (minimize fireline 

construction, reuse old skid roads) to meet 

project objectives.

All harvest units

53

To reduce the introduction of 

weeds and prevent 

sedimentation.

Disturbed areas (culverts, road shoulders, 

closed/obliterated roads, landings, skid trails) 

should be re-vegetated with weed free native 

seed to compete with invasive plants as soon 

as possible. Weed free mulch will be used if 

necessary. Monitor sites and reseed or replant 

as necessary.

Entire project area

54 To reduce the introduction of 

weeds

Roads to be closed or decommissioned will be 

treated for invasive plants prior to closing. Entire project area
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Objective Design Feature Location

55 To protect known occurrences of 

sensitive plant species.

180 foot buffers around known sensitive plants 

species. 260, 580, 990, and 1680

56 To protect known special 

habitats.

Buffers identified in Table 54 will be 

implemented to protect special habitats. 

Units identified in Table 

54

57 Reduce the potential for spread 

of invasive plants.

One or a combination of Integrated Pest 

Management practices (i.e. manual, 

mechanical, chemical, mulch) will be used to 

treat invasive plant species found in the project 

area. Existing infestations should be treated 

prior to project implementation to minimize 

seed spread.

All harvest units

Heritage Resources

58 Protect previously unidentified 

heritage resources

Project activities planned outside of the area 

defined in the heritage resource inventory 

schema must be coordinated with the Zone 

Archaeologist prior to initiation. 

All harvest units

59 Protect previously unidentified 

heritage resources

If cultural resources are encountered during the 

course of this project, earth-disturbing activities 

in the vicinity of the find must be suspended, in 

accordance with federal regulations, and the 

Zone Archaeologist notified to evaluate the 

discovery and recommend subsequent courses 

of action. Therefore, contract provision 

B(T)6.24 must be included in all project 

contracts.

Entire project area

60 Protect previously unidentified 

heritage resources

All units proposed for subsoiling must contact 

the Zone Archaeologist prior to activities for 

post-harvest surveys.

Entire project area

61 Protect previously unidentified 

heritage resources

Changes to current unit configuration will 

require coordination with the Zone Archeologist 

to protect know or unknown heritage 

resources.

All harvest units

62 Protect previously identified 

heritage resources

Activities associated with the following nine 

sites: 06180100156, -177, -185, -240, -251, -

265, -292, -692, -699, -714 shall be 

coordinated with the Zone Archaeologist, to 

make sure the areas are excluded from the 

units. 

See: Zone Archaeologist

Roads

63 Protect against sediment

Best Management Practices (BMPs), including 

placement of sediment barriers, provision of 

flow bypass, and other applicable measures, 

will be included as necessary to control off-site 

movement of sediment.

Entire project area
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Objective Design Feature Location

64 Protect against sediment

For any perennial stream crossing culvert 

replacement, a specific dewatering plan shall 

be included with the contract design provisions.

Entire project area

65 Protect against sediment

All road reopening, reconstruction and 

temporary road building will occur when soils 

are relatively dry to avoid potential surface 

erosion of exposed soil.

Entire project area

66 Protect against sediment

All temporary roads shall be made 

hydrologically stable if not being used during 

extended periods of wet weather.

Entire project area

67 Protect road infrastructure

Road maintenance along haul routes, including 

placement of additional surface rock, blading, 

brushing, ditch relief culvert cleaning or 

addition of ditch relief culverts should occur 

prior to project implementation.

Entire project area

68 Protect road infrastructure

At the completion of harvest and associated 

activities, reopened roads shall be closed 

(stored) and new temporary roads shall be 

decommissioned. Closed roads and 

decommissioned roads shall be placed in a 

hydrologically stable condition

Entire project area

69 Minimize impacts to recreating 

public.

No haul on weekends April 15 through Sept 30. 

S&G MA-6B-30. Entire project area

70 To reduce impacts to recreating 

public

Post advance notice when disruption, such as 

harvest, may impact recreational opportunities 

at the following locations: Bruckart boat 

launch, Cougar Crossing, Slide Creek, 

Sunnyside, Red Diamond, Hard Rock, French 

Pete, Frissell Crossing, Roaring River, Box 

Canyon Horse Camp, Box Canyon Guard 

Station, Terwilliger Hot Springs, Indian Ridge 

Lookout and Hidden Lake. Post notice at the 

impacted site, and the Rd. 19 entrance bulletin 

board. Work with recreation specialist prior to 

project activities to ensure appropriate sites are 

posted.

Entire project area

71 To protect trails and recreating 

public experience using trails

Post advance notice of potentially disruptive 

activities, such as harvest, at primary trailheads 

for the following trails: 3510 (Elk Creek Trail), 

3320 (Frissell Crossing), 3327 (South Fork 

Trail), and 3523 (McBea Trail). Recreation

specialist will work with presale for design and 

layout of the units, and to determine locations 

where trail postings are needed.

Units 5780, 5420, 5410

72 Protect against sediment

Apply rock surfacing to all native surfaced 

roads prior to wet season which is identified as 

between November 1 and May 31. The 

purchaser shall remove any rock used on 

temporary roads upon completion.

Entire Action Area
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Objective Design Feature Location

73 Protect against sediment

On segments of decommissioned roads in 

between fill removals, either build waterbars to 

divert surface drainage or de-compact the road 

surface to a depth of 18-22” to ensure 

infiltration of surface runoff.

Entire Action Area

74 Protect road infrastructure

Without an agreement through the contract 

process, any road maintenance along haul 

routes, including placement of additional 

surface rock, blading, brushing, ditch relief 

culvert cleaning or addition of ditch relief 

culverts will occur prior to project 

implementation.

Entire Action Area

75 Protect road infrastructure

At the completion of harvest and associated 

activities, reopened roads shall be closed 

(stored) and new temporary roads shall be 

decommissioned. Closed roads and 

decommissioned roads shall be placed in a 

hydrologically stable condition and closed to 

vehicle travel to reduce potential for surface 

erosion and sedimentation.

Entire Action Area

76 Protect stream banks, erosion 

control

Decommissioning shall include a minimum of 

2:1 slope pullback on all perennial and 

intermittent stream crossings.

Entire Action Area

77 Protect Instream Flows

Water withdrawal will not reduce flow at the 

time of withdrawal by more than 10% in stream 

reaches inhabited by ESA-listed species, or by 

more than 50% in other streams. On fish 

bearing streams, water withdrawal sites will be 

isolated with nets and/ or sandbags and fish 

will be removed from site

Entire Action Area

78 Reduce sediment delivery to 

stream network

Disconnect the road runoff to the stream 

channel by outsloping the road approach. If 

outsloping is not possible, use runoff control, 

erosion control and sediment containment 

measures. These may include using additional 

cross drain culverts, ditch lining, and catchment 

basins. Minimize ditch flow conveyance to 

stream through cross drain placement above 

stream crossing.

Entire Action Area
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Objective Design Feature Location

79 Reduce sediment delivery to 

stream network

Locate cross drains to prevent or minimize 

runoff and sediment conveyance to wetlands, 

riparian management areas, floodplains and 

waters of the state. Implement sediment 

reduction techniques such as settling basins, 

brush filters, sediment fences and check dams 

to prevent or minimize sediment conveyance.

Entire Action Area

80 Reduce sediment delivery to 

stream network

Locate waste disposal areas outside wetlands, 

riparian management areas, floodplains and 

unstable areas to minimize risk of sediment 

deliver to waters of the state. Apply surface 

erosion control prior to the wet season. 

Prevent overloading areas which may become 

unstable.

Entire Action Area

81 Reduce sediment delivery to 

stream network

Locate waste disposal areas outside wetlands, 

riparian management areas, floodplains and 

unstable areas to minimize risk of sediment 

deliver to waters of the state. Apply surface 

erosion control prior to the wet season. 

Prevent overloading areas which may become 

unstable.

Entire Action Area

82 Reduce sediment delivery to 

stream network

Suspend ground-disturbing activity if projected 

forecasted rain will saturate soils to the extent 

that there is potential for movement of 

sediment from the road to wetlands, floodplains 

and waters of the state. Cover or temporarily 

stabilize exposed soils during work suspension. 

Upon completion of ground disturbing activities, 

immediately stabilize fill material over stream 

crossing structures. Measures could include 

but not limited to erosion control blankets and 

mats, soil binders, soil tackifiers, slash

placement.

Entire Action Area

Scenic Quality

83 To minimize visual impacts Gaps should appear natural and subordinate to 

the natural landscape All harvest units

84 To minimize visual impacts Avoid temporary road layout perpendicular to 

the slope. Units 1200 and 1290

85 To minimizie visual impacts Uneven variable spacing, feather upper edge 

and side edges. Unit 1290

86 To minimize visual impacts Uneven varial space, feather north and south. Unit 1200
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Objective Design Feature Location

87 To minimize visual impacts

Include a 75ft. harvest buffer between FS 

RD19 and harvest activity in the unit. Post 

advance notice of harvest activities at Cougar 

Crossing Day Use area and campground. 

Unit 890

88 To minimize visual impacts Uneven variable spacing, feather upper edge 

and portions of side. Unit 890

89 To minimize visual impacts Uneven variable spacing, feather north side, 

upper half, and upper part of sides. Unit 860

90 To minimize visual impacts

As much as possible, while staying within the 

Region 6 Theft Prevention plan, orient leave 

tree and other pre-sale boundary markers 

away from trails in those areas where units are 

adjacent to trails.

Units 5780, 5420, 5410

91 To minimize visual impacts Work with recreation specialist during layout 

phase to mitigate potential impacts to scenery. Units 150, 160

Inventoried Roadless Areas

92 Maintain integrity of IRA

Units adjacent to IRA will have boundary 

markers established during implementation to 

ensure all project activities are restricted to 

areas outside the IRA boundaries.

5120, 5130, 5140, 5320, 

5370, 5380, 5400, 5410, 

5420, 5440, 5470, and 

5800. 

Fire and Fuels

93 To reduce post-harvest fuels Follow Forest Plan Standards and Guides for 

prescribed burning S&G FW-252. All harvest units

94

To maintain effective ground 

cover and downed wood 

following fuels treatments

Follow Forest Plan Standards and Guides for 

prescribed burning S&G FW-081 and FW-253. All harvest units

95

Identify management objectives 

in the forest plan, related to 

fuels, prescription parameters, 

contingency, safety hazards and 

mitigations, and public 

notification

Use the nationally approved Interagency 

Prescribed Fire Burn Plan for any activity 

involving prescribed fire. 

All harvest units

96 Maintain forest structure and 

wildlife objectives

Follow burn prescription parameters, overstory

mortality should not exceed 10%. Underburn units

Air Quality

97

To monitor and control air 

quality in communities and 

Class 1 Airsheds

Follow Oregon Smoke Management Plan and 

Forest Plan Standard and Guides. All harvest units

98

Approve burning of units/piles 

given current conditions and 

monitor smoke during 

prescribed burn/pile burn

Survey fuels for estimate of particulate matter 

and obtain approval from ODF Smoke 

Management Forecaster.

All harvest units
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Appendix C – Detailed List of Project Activities by Unit for the Chosen Alternative

Unit

Total

Stand

Acres

Age

Total

Riparian

Reserve

Acres

Thinning

Acres

Riparian

Reserve

Thinning

Gap

Acres

DTR

Acres

Shelterwood

w/ Reserves Skips

Skips in

Riparian

Reserve

Net MBF 

for Unit

Net

MBF

per

Harvest

Acre

40 25 108 1 17 0 5 2 0 0 1 753 31

41 10 125 0 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 384 38

60 21 30 11 7 9 0 3 0 0 2 222 12

70 55 46 4 34 3 12 5 0 0 1 1,237 23

80 24 36 0 13 0 6 3 0 2 0 373 17

130 61 45 17 0 13 0 0 34 10 4 1,481 32

140 15 33 0 12 0 0 2 0 1 0 299 21

150 38 26 3 29 2 0 6 0 0 1 445 12

160 16 40 0 14 0 0 2 0 0 0 358 22

200 37 35 0 21 0 9 5 0 2 0 629 18

220 16 30 11 2 0 0 1 0 2 11 38 13

230 26 40 11 9 2 2 4 0 0 9 289 17

240 18 36 8 5 0 3 1 0 1 8 174 19

250 14 34 3 8 2 0 3 0 0 1 205 16

260 10 34 5 3 0 0 2 0 0 5 126 25

290 38 37 15 0 0 0 0 17 6 15 476 28

300 66 33 15 33 1 9 6 0 3 14 980 20

310 22 42 5 10 0 0 6 0 1 5 462 29

320 36 48 0 18 0 6 4 0 8 0 901 32

330 25 37 9 10 0 3 3 0 0 9 391 24

350 14 38 6 5 1 0 3 0 0 5 150 17

380 40 32 7 22 6 3 6 0 2 1 632 17

390 57 43 12 30 9 9 4 0 2 3 1,159 22

400 22 29 5 13 3 3 1 0 0 2 230 11

410 34 33 14 11 9 6 2 0 1 5 420 15

420 53 45 16 23 3 9 3 0 2 13 1,070 28

430 29 33 11 13 6 0 5 0 0 5 624 26

440 25 32 3 12 2 6 3 0 1 1 633 28

500 17 28 10 2 6 0 2 0 3 4 173 17

530 12 30 8 2 5 2 0 0 0 3 121 13

580 45 34 31 8 20 3 1 0 2 11 824 26

600 92 36 29 35 21 21 4 0 3 8 2,123 26

610 39 35 3 0 2 0 0 30 6 1 857 27

630 14 38 0 0 0 0 0 12 2 0 309 26
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Unit

Total

Stand

Acres

Age

Total

Riparian

Reserve

Acres

Thinning

Acres

Riparian

Reserve

Thinning

Gap

Acres

DTR

Acres

Shelterwood

w/ Reserves Skips

Skips in

Riparian

Reserve

Net MBF 

for Unit

Net

MBF

per

Harvest

Acre

640 45 36 6 24 4 9 4 0 2 2 610 15

650 19 34 9 0 5 0 0 7 3 4 269 22

680 33 31 8 19 6 3 3 0 0 2 538 17

690 81 41 42 19 30 18 0 0 2 12 1,187 18

720 24 38 12 0 7 0 0 8 4 5 314 21

740 43 43 10 0 0 0 0 27 6 10 435 16

750 28 31 1 17 0 6 3 0 1 1 447 17

760 29 34 10 12 5 3 3 0 1 5 311 14

770 43 32 22 12 17 6 2 0 1 5 549 15

780 35 49 10 20 4 0 4 0 1 6 528 19

790 45 33 20 15 11 6 3 0 1 9 484 14

800 19 46 7 7 5 0 4 0 1 2 305 19

820 32 44 15 10 2 3 3 0 1 13 672 37

830 33 30 10 0 6 0 0 18 5 4 604 25

840 36 31 29 4 9 0 3 0 0 20 300 19

850 35 35 12 0 9 0 0 18 5 3 896 33

860 53 48 19 20 13 9 3 0 2 6 838 19

890 19 63 3 11 2 4 1 0 0 1 490 27

980 48 36 12 22 10 10 3 0 1 2 747 17

990 41 45 15 15 10 6 3 0 2 5 563 17

1020 49 45 22 19 18 3 3 0 2 4 549 13

1030 33 29 3 0 2 0 0 25 5 1 480 18

1040 22 45 0 0 0 0 0 19 4 0 412 22

1060 79 35 13 41 9 15 5 0 5 4 1,289 18

1070 34 46 8 0 3 0 0 21 5 5 769 32

1090 17 31 7 8 2 0 2 0 0 5 130 11

1100 43 49 20 14 10 6 2 0 1 10 681 21

1110 14 33 6 6 5 0 2 0 0 1 279 21

1120 34 29 9 18 7 0 5 0 2 2 554 18

1130 35 46 12 0 8 0 0 17 6 4 464 19

1160 29 35 23 2 3 4 0 0 0 20 198 22

1190 7 51 6 1 5 0 0 0 0 1 162 27

1200 30 31 19 7 13 0 4 0 0 6 302 13

1240 39 32 8 22 5 3 3 0 3 3 429 13

1290 51 44 25 15 16 3 3 0 5 9 912 25

1310 34 36 18 7 14 0 5 0 4 4 396 15

1320 54 47 27 12 16 5 2 0 8 11 389 11
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Unit Total

Stand

Acres

Age

Total

Riparian

Reserve

Acres

Thinning

Acres

Riparian

Reserve

Thinning

Gap

Acres

DTR

Acres

Shelterwood

w/ Reserves Skips

Skips in

Riparian

Reserve

Net MBF 

for Unit

Net

MBF

per

Harvest

Acre

1330 32 32 22 4 11 3 2 0 1 11 240 12

1340 8 39 5 2 2 0 0 0 1 3 78 19

1350 8 40 7 0 5 0 0 0 1 2 176 35

1360 10 39 1 7 1 0 2 0 0 0 222 22

1370 33 33 17 7 6 3 3 0 3 11 208 11

1380 19 47 10 5 9 0 2 0 2 1 342 21

1410 57 72 16 33 15 0 4 0 4 1 815 16

1430 27 33 15 9 13 0 2 0 1 2 325 14

1450 23 34 0 17 0 0 3 0 3 0 342 17

1490 29 34 18 4 6 3 2 0 2 12 243 16

1500 27 31 15 5 0 3 3 0 1 15 258 23

1540 58 43 13 32 6 6 2 0 5 7 579 13

1570 43 34 39 4 25 0 0 0 0 14 616 21

1610 18 27 14 2 8 0 1 0 1 6 122 11

1830 9 144 0 7 0 0 0 0 2 0 319 46

1840 14 144 0 10 0 0 1 0 3 0 523 48

1850 38 33 19 14 13 3 0 0 2 6 471 16

1880 2 144 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 79 40

1890 31 129 7 21 0 0 3 0 0 7 704 29

1910 17 40 4 9 0 0 3 0 1 4 326 27

1920 39 35 21 9 12 3 3 0 3 9 595 22

1930 36 36 27 5 12 0 3 0 1 15 230 11

1940 40 37 25 7 5 0 4 0 4 20 203 13

1950 44 35 23 12 17 3 3 0 3 6 615 18

1960 33 36 16 12 12 0 2 0 3 4 446 17

1980 46 41 17 17 5 6 3 0 3 12 653 21

5030 77 40 52 13 31 6 4 0 2 21 857 16

5040 36 38 5 26 4 0 3 0 3 1 914 28

5050 12 27 12 0 6 0 0 0 0 6 86 14

5080 25 38 22 2 15 0 1 0 0 7 487 27

5090 40 30 37 2 4 0 1 0 0 33 91 13

5120 18 36 5 9 4 0 2 0 2 1 230 15

5130 14 34 4 6 3 0 2 0 2 1 160 15

5140 30 36 4 22 3 0 2 0 2 1 386 14

5160 35 35 25 5 20 0 2 0 3 5 326 12

5170 34 34 12 13 2 0 6 0 3 10 332 16

5180 31 33 18 7 6 0 1 0 5 12 133 10
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Unit

Total

Stand

Acres

Age

Total

Riparian

Reserve

Acres

Thinning

Acres

Riparian

Reserve

Thinning

Gap

Acres

DTR

Acres

Shelterwood

w/ Reserves Skips

Skips in

Riparian

Reserve

Net MBF 

for Unit

Net

MBF

per

Harvest

Acre

5230 58 36 51 4 31 0 1 0 2 20 497 14

5260 38 31 23 8 14 0 4 0 3 9 453 17

5320 35 33 21 8 16 3 3 0 0 5 333 11

5360 53 31 32 10 16 3 5 0 3 16 716 21

5370 10 38 6 4 5 0 0 0 0 1 120 13

5380 7 35 7 0 6 0 0 0 0 2 90 15

5390 52 34 28 14 20 3 3 0 4 8 448 11

5400 31 31 18 9 15 0 2 0 2 3 247 9

5410 23 34 13 7 10 0 2 0 1 3 267 14

5420 45 41 37 2 26 4 2 0 0 11 659 19

5430 20 27 12 4 0 0 3 0 1 12 138 20

5440 78 37 29 34 11 6 6 0 3 18 989 17

5450 34 33 16 11 4 0 5 0 2 12 480 24

5460 36 36 23 7 12 3 1 0 2 11 400 17

5470 24 37 15 5 10 0 3 0 1 5 339 19

5480 11 135 0 0 0 0 0 9 2 0 129 14

5510 14 93 0 7 0 0 2 0 5 0 284 32

5530 64 112 0 32 0 10 0 0 22 0 1,651 39

5710 17 117 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 213 13

5720 40 96 0 18 0 2 0 0 20 0 410 20

5730 41 97 0 17 0 0 0 0 24 0 293 17

5740 30 90 0 15 0 0 0 0 15 0 260 17

5770 41 110 0 31 0 7 0 0 3 0 874 23

5780 35 106 0 28 0 6 0 0 1 0 816 24

5800 44 139 12 25 8 3 4 0 0 4 2,005 50

5810 13 122 1 7 0 3 0 0 2 1 499 50

4,398 1,662 1,454 901 320 291 325 348 761 66,468 20