BLM seeks input for timber project near Gold Hill, schedules public meeting
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management is asking for input on proposed forest management activities near Gold Hill. The Queens Gold project proposes commercial thinning and hazardous fuels reduction on approximately 4,000 acres of BLM-administered lands. The project is designed to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and to contribute to the Medford District’s timber quotas as mandated by the O&C Act. The estimated 5.5 million board feet of timber produced by this work will also provide critical supplies for construction, support local jobs and stimulate economic activity.
“Public engagement is a core value for the BLM and the Medford District,” said Scott Nagel, Butte Falls Field Manager. “We encourage you to participate in the public meeting and provide input to the BLM’s proposed forest management actions.”
On Dec. 1, the BLM will open a 36-day public scoping period to receive public input that will help guide the environmental assessment of the project. A public meeting is scheduled for Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rogue River Library, 412 East Main St, Rogue River, OR 97537.
To stay up to date on the project and to leave a comment, the public should visit the BLM NEPA Register at Queens Gold Forest Management Project.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.