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Note: Not all proposed projects may appear on the map. See the list below for a more complete list.
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Deschutes National Forest
The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.
The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.
Construct a non-motorized paved path that would provide connections to recreation sites south of Bend, OR. The entire length of the path would be from Baker Road to Lava Lands Visitor Center.
The City of Bend, Oregon applied under the Townsite Act to acquire 48 acres of NFS lands land adjacent to its water filtration facility and to realign a segment of FS Road 4606. Expansion is needed to continue supplying safe drinking water.
Currently in the objection resolution period, which should conclude mid-October. The Responsible and Reviewing Official evaluate objections and consider if there is a way to resolve objections. A decision may be made after the resolution period.
Vegetation management on approx. 18,168 acres to move forest conditions toward historic range of variability and improve forest resilience to disturbance to reduce the likelihood of uncharacteristic large-scale loss of forest habitat.
This project proposes site preparation cutting and reforestation on approximately 9,530 acres that experienced a high basal area loss of vegetation as a result of the Flat Top Fire in 2024.
The project would maintain and restore forest conditions closer to the historic range of variability and contribute to the restoration of ecosystem process and function in the planning area. Timber products are an outcome of restoration activities.
Mt. Bachelor proposes to modernize the existing Northwest Express lift by replacing the lift's electric drive components and safety switches as well as replacing two operator shacks and increasing chair storage.
The NWFP Amendment provides an updated management framework that incorporates best available scientific information, considers public input, recommendations from the Federal Advisory Committee, tribes, and government partners.
Removal of the concrete structure in Paulina Creek just upstream of the McKay Crossing Campground and stabilization of the stream bank where the creek has widened to flow around a concrete barrier.
The Pacific Northwest Region is collaborating with nine Forests to develop a region-wide project to protect whitebark pine trees (Pinus albicaulis) that have a high level of white pine blister rust resistance.
Upper Black Butte Swamp is a 34-acre wetland that has incised channels and drying out vegetation. The project would restore the fen through channel filling, planting native vegetation, aspen restoration and invasive weed management.
