Ellis Integrated Vegetation Project
The Ellis Project is being developed to improve wildlife habitat, restore resiliency against insect/disease and wildfire, protect values at risk, provide timber products, and enhance public and traditional land uses.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Approximately 15 miles south east of Heppner and 7 miles west of Ukiah, Oregon. Within Upper Butter, Upper Willow,Rhea, Lower Camas, and Potamus Creek-North Fork John Day River 5th field watershed.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 11/16/2018 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 03/04/2022 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 06/04/2025 |
| Objection Period Start | 06/04/2025 |
| Decision | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
North Fork John Day Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Developed Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Umatilla National Forest
Districts:
North Fork John Day Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Grant; Morrow; Wheeler
Legal Land Description:
Township 4S, Range 28E, 29E, and 30E; Township 5S, Range 27E, 28E, 29E, and 30E; Township 6S, Range 2EE, 29E, and 30E; & Township 7S, Range 28E and 29E. Willamette meridian.
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Kristen Marshall
P.O. Box 158
Ukiah, OR 97880
541-676-2130
kristen.marshall@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/15/2025