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Project: Slim Sherlock Commercial Thinning

Project Status: Planning in Progress
Office Location: Roseburg
Resource Area: Swiftwater
NEPA #: DOI-BLM-OR-R040-2009-0005-EA  Decision Record
Document Publish Date: 3/23/2010
Summary: The Project Design Features that will be implemented as part of Sherlock Home are described on pages 4-12 of the Slim Sherlock Commercial Thinning EA. These project design features have been developed into contract stipulations and will be implemented as part of the timber sale contract. Sherlock Home Commercial Thinning will occur on six units (approximately 281 acres) of mid-seral, second-growth forest approximately 45-51 years old located in the Little River Watershed in Sections 19 and 31 of T. 27 S., R. 3 W. and in Section 25 of T. 27 S., R. 4 W. Willamette Meridian (Figure 1). In addition, approximately 2 acres will be removed for the development of spur roads and rights-of-ways.
Public Protest/Appeal Start Date : 3/23/2010
Public Protest/Appeal End Date : 4/07/2010
Contact: Roseburg District Office
Contact Phone: (541) 440-4930
Program Areas: Timber/Silviculture
NEPA #: NEPA #: DOI-BLM-OR-R040-2009-0005-E  Finding of No Significant Impact
Document Publish Date: 10/20/2009
Summary: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Swiftwater Field Office will perform commercial thinning on approximately 500 acres of mid-seral forest stands, 45-51 years old, in two separate proposed timber sales: Slim Big Jim (148 acres) and Sherlock Home (352 acres). In addition, approximately five acres will be cleared or brushed for spur right-of-ways to access the harvest areas.
Contact: Roseburg District Office
Contact Phone: (541) 440-4930
Program Areas: Timber/Silviculture
NEPA #: NEPA #: DOI-BLM-OR-R040-2009-0005-E  Finding of No Significant Impact
Document Publish Date: 6/26/2009
Summary: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Swiftwater Field Office proposes commercial thinning of approximately 512 acres of mid-seral forest stands, 45-51 years old, in two separate proposed timber sales: Slim Big Jim (160 acres) and Sherlock Home (352 acres). These proposed sales are located in the Little River & Lower-South Umpqua River Watersheds within the Timber Management Area and Riparian Management Area. It is anticipated that the proposed timber sales would yield approximately 5.1 million board feet (5.1 MMBF) of timber in support of local and regional manufacturers and economies. The proposed units are located in Sections 09, 19, and 31; T27S R03W; Willamette Meridian (W.M.) and Section 25; T27S R04W; W.M.
Contact: Roseburg District Office
Contact Phone: (541) 440-4930
Program Areas: Timber/Silviculture
NEPA #: NEPA#: DOI-BLM-OR-R040-2009-0005-EA  Environmental Assessment
Document Publish Date: 6/23/2009
Summary: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Swiftwater Field Office proposes commercial thinning of approximately 512 acres of mid-seral forest stands, 45-51 years old, in two separate proposed timber sales: Slim Big Jim (160 acres) and Sherlock Home (352 acres). There is a need to treat mid-seral stands that are currently overstocked to maintain stand vigor in the Timber Management Area (TMA) and maintain/enhance stand diversity in the Riparian Management Area (RMA). The purpose of the proposed project would be to reduce the stand densities through commercial thinning prescriptions in a cost-efficient manner following 2008 ROD/RMP Management Objectives.
Public Review Start Date : 6/23/2009
Public Review End Date : 7/23/2009
Contact: Roseburg District Office
Contact Phone: (541) 440-4930
Program Areas: Timber/Silviculture