Fremont-Winema National Forests

Bly Ranger District:
Barnes Valley-Long Branch Restoration and Enhancement Project

The primary purpose of this project is to restore and enhance ecosystem health while promoting the overall sustainability of vegetative systems and hydrologic functioning within the Barnes Valley and Long Branch Creek subwatersheds.

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Appeals

• December 15, 2005: Decision Affirmed by Appeal Deciding Officer [DOC - 44K] [RTF - 195K] [PDF - 30K]
• December 15, 2005: Affirmation Recommended by Appeal Review Officer [DOC - 62K] [RTF - 205K] [PDF - 53K]
• October 31, 2005: Oregon Natural Resources Council and Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands Center [DOC - 171K] [PDF - 90K]

Decision

• September 9, 2005: Decision Notice and finding of No Significant Impact
  [DOC - 193K] [RTF - 218K] [PDF - 389K]
• September 16, 2005: Legal Notice
  [DOC - 36K] [RTF - 32K] [PDF - 23K]

Environmental Assessment

• Environmental Assessment
  • Cover and Summary
    [DOC - 1,529K] [RTF - 3,238K] [PDF - 141K]
  • Chpter 1 - Introduction
    [DOC - 85K] [RTF - 107K] [PDF - 104K]
  • Chapter 2 - Alternatives Including the Proposed Action
    [DOC - 239K] [RTF - 301K] [PDF - 627K]
  • Chapter 3 - Environmental Consequences
    [DOC - 618K] [RTF - 820K] [PDF - 1,069K]
  • Chapter 4 - Consultation and Coordination
    [DOC - 95K] [RTF - 103K] [PDF - 114K]
  • Chapter 5 - References
    [DOC - 81K] [RTF - 50K] [PDF - 120K]
  • Appendix A - Best Management Practices
    [DOC - 109K] [RTF - 158K] [PDF - 148K]
  • Appendix B - DecAID
    [DOC - 75K] [RTF - 85K] [PDF - 167K]
  • Appendix C - Maps
    • Figure 1-1: Vicinity [PDF - 113K] [GIF - 29K]
    • Figure 1-2: Management Areas [PDF - 90K] [GIF - 51K]
    • Figure 2-1: Alternative 2 Commercial Treatment [PDF - 3,856K] [GIF - 113K]
    • Figure 2-2: Stand Improvement Activities [PDF - 148K] [GIF - 116K]
    • Figure 2-3: Prescribed Fire [PDF - 84K] [GIF - 57K]
    • Figure 2-4: Alternative 3 Commercial Treatment [PDF - 3,864K] [GIF - 115K]
    • Figure 3-1: ONRC Other Roadless Areas - Alternative 2 Commercial Treatment [PDF - 4,150K] [GIF - 110K]
    • Figure 3-2: ONRC Other Roadless Areas - Alternative 3 Commercial Treatment [PDF - 4,158K] [GIF - 113K]

Comments Received

• November 19, 2004: Oregon Natural Resources Council [DOC - 274K] [RTF - 2,776K] [PDF - 354K]
• November 22, 2004: Klamath Forest Alliance [DOC - 249K] [RTF - 656K] [PDF - 213K]

Proposed Action Review Document

• Preliminary Environmental Assessment [DOC - 937K] [RTF - 1,202K] [PDF - 2,743K]
  • Appendix A - Best Management Practices [DOC - 121K] [RTF - 155K] [PDF - 271K]
  • Appendix B - DecAID [DOC - 63K] [RTF - 66K] [PDF - 189K]
  • Appendix C - Maps
    • Figure 1-1: Vicinity [PDF - 113K]
    • Figure 1-2: Management Areas [PDF - 90K]
    • Figure 2-1: Alternative 2 Commercial Components [PDF - 3,173K]
    • Figure 2-2: Alternative 2 Non-Commercial Components [PDF - 148K]
    • Figure 2-3: Prescribed Fire [PDF - 83K]
    • Figure 2-4: Alternative 3 Commercial Components [PDF - 3,179K]

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