2025 Cougar Peak Reforestation and Fuel Break Project
Site preparation and planting of native trees on approximately 17,000 acres in the Cougar Peak Fire footprint. Creating and maintaining linear fuel breaks by reducing vegetation and down woody debris adjacent to roads in the project area.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
This project is located on the Lakeview and Paisley Ranger Districts of the Fremont-Winema National Forest.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/24/2025 |
| Decision | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.3(11)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other; 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Fremont-Winema National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
2025 Cougar Peak Reforestation and Fuel Break Project
Decision Signed Date: 04/21/2025
Forests:
Fremont-Winema National Forest
Districts:
Lakeview Ranger District; Paisley Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Lake
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Stephen Brown
1301 South G Street
Lakeview, OR 97630
541-947-6284
stephen.brown@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/2/2025