The Forest is using a new survey process to

determine this number. The survey was conducted

during the 2002 recreation season; however results

are not yet available.

Assuming the leadership role on the Willamette

National Forest has been a rewarding experience.

I enjoy the complex task of striving for balanced

management on a myriad of issues, and I respect the level

of dedication and professionalism of the people who work

here. For those of you who have not yet met me, I have 25

years with the Forest Service and have served in several

management positions in Idaho, Montana, California and

West Virginia. Most recently I worked as the Restoration

Program Manager for the Minerals and Geology program

in Washington DC.

One of my most immediate, and probably

 difficult, tasks upon arrival was to work with

employees on addressing declining budgets. This

is by no means a new issue, but does require that the Forest

take a serious look at the current organization and

determine how to best prepare for a future with a smaller

workforce. We are still heavily involved in reorganization

and I thank you for your patience as we work through

this process.

Even with the difficult issues, we accomplished

 much on the Willamette in 2002.While I

encourage you to visit our website for the most

up-to-date information on our many issues and programs,

I would like to highlight the Forest’s Rural Community

Assistance program. On the Willamette, we understand

that both communities and forest ecosystems depend on

each other for their health. Last year we helped grant

funds to towns like Westfir, Monroe and Lyons on a

variety of plans and projects to help revitalize the

economies of these communities. This is just one example

of how the Forest is invested in local communities and

how we work collaboratively to achieve common goals.

I look forward to working with you in the future.

Dallas J. Emch

Forest Supervisor 2 3

2002 Budget & Expenditures

 Final Budget ........$40,025,000

 Expenditures.........$36,388,194

A Message from the Forest Supervisor

(PROGRAM YEAR 10/1/01 TO 9/30/02)

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Forest Products

MMbf* Timber offered

MMbf* Timber Cut *Million Board Feet

MMbf* Alternative Volume

Acres Reforested

Timber Stand Improvement (acres)

Christmas Trees Harvested

Firewood (cords)

Trees Planted

FIRE & ENGINEERING

Wildfires (acres)

Fire Hazard Reduction (acres)

Person-Days Fire Support

Number of Fires

Roads Decommissioned (miles)

Roads Constructed (miles)

Roads Reconstructed (miles)

Expenditures, Receipts, Goods and Services

Soil/ Water/ Wildlife/ Fish/ Botany

Wildlife Habitat Improvement Structures

Wildlife Habitat Improvement (acres)

Acres Soil/Watershed Improvement

Stream Inventory (miles)

Anadromous Stream Restoration (miles)

Inland Stream Restoration (miles)

Noxious Weed Treatment (acres)

RECREATION, LANDS & MINERALS

Recreation Visits

Trails Reconstruction (miles)

Trails Construction (miles)

Recreation Special-Use Permits

Mining & Geology Activities Administered

New Heritage Sites

Heritage Acres Surveyed in FY2002

Passport in Time Projects

Heritage Expeditions

Heritage Expedition Receipts

Northwest Forest Pass Receipts

Cabin Rental Receipts

Campground Receipts

61

20

10

2,003

6,624

6,203

907

544,002

594

641

6,870

94

0

.6

45

} 2

FY02 Payments to Counties Clackamas

Douglas

Jefferson

Lane

Linn

Marion

$11,388

$1,188,212

$3,049

$23,657,875

$10,755,901

$2,679,007

FY00 $22,131,296

COUNTY AMOUNT

FY01 $37,988,876

FY02 $38,295,432

Trail Miles

Scenic Byway Miles

Boating Sites

Passenger Car Miles

High Clearance Vehicle Miles

Closed Roads Miles

335

1290

49

41

10

4

1175

no data

467

357

23

1,950

2

4

$13,300

$237,000

$12,800

$48,300

A Few Facts on Traveling the Forest

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 171

 25

1,562

4,232

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United States

Department of

Agriculture

Forest Service

Pacific Northwest

Region

Willamette National Forest

2002 ANNUAL REPORT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on

the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity

provider and employer.

R6-WILL-003-03 Printed on recycled paper

Willamette National Forest

Willamette National Forest Supervisor’s Office

Federal Building, 211 East 7th Avenue

P.O. Box 10607

Eugene, OR 97440

Phone (541) 225-6300

Website: www.fs.fed.us/r6/willamette

Detroit Ranger District

HC 73, Box 320

Mill City, OR 97360

Phone (503) 854-3366

Sweet Home Ranger District

3225 Highway 20

Sweet Home, OR 97386

Phone (541) 367-5168

McKenzie River

Ranger District

57600 McKenzie Hwy

McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413

Phone (541) 822-3381

Middle Fork Ranger District

46375 Hwy 58

Westfir, OR 97492

Phone (541) 782-2283

-or60 S. Pioneer St.

Lowell, OR 97452

Phone (541) 937-2129

DETROIT

MIDDLE

RIVER

McKENZIE

SWEET HOME

SALEM

ALBANY

EUGENE

SPRINGFIELD

SISTERS

LOWELL

SWEET HOME

DETROIT

5

22

20

126

20

126

126

58

58

BLUE RIVER

242

FORK

McKENZIE

BRIDGE

OAKRIDGE

Closed in winter

Ranger Station

The new Detroit Ranger District office is expected to open July 2003