NEPA Project Details

Project: DOI-BLM-OR-P060-2008-0125 Sanford Creek Prescribed Burn (Alkali Butte Planning Area)
Project Status: Planning Completed
Office Location: Prineville
Resource Area: Prineville DO
NEPA #: DOI-BLM-OR-P060-2008-0125 Documentation of NEPA Adequacy
Document Publish Date: 9/03/2009
Summary: Conduct a prescribed burn on 30-60% of a 6,928 acre unit of BLM land. Burning will be done in a mosaic pattern with a maximum patch size of 250 acres. In addition a minimal amount of trees will be felled around the perimeter of the burn boundary, limited to trees that pose a threat for throwing embers outside the control line. Hand ignition in combination with aerial ignition will be used.
Contact: Prineville District Office
Contact Phone: (541) 416-6700
Program Areas: Fire/Fuels