Summit Timber Sale

The Summit Sale (Scoping Phase) has been canceled! 1000 acres of logging to help ' the imperiled Canadian Lynx in this largely roadless area. How would this logging project have enhanced the camping experience at Summit Lake? We expected a joint EIS in conjunction with Conehead to be prepared.

Project Status: 
Canceled
General Information
District: 
Clackamas River Ranger District
Total Acres: 
1,085.0
Watershed: 

Oak Grove Fork, Warm Springs

Legal Description: 

T6S, R8E sections 14, 15, 22-26

Prescriptions
Total Acres: 
1,085.0
Total Riparian Acres: 
15.00
"Purpose & Need": 

Enhance growth of big huckleberry in Matrix by reducing competition between trees. Accelerating development of mature forest characteristics, including adequate shade and larger wind-firm trees for snags and woody debris. Create and enhance snowshoe hare habitat for Canadian lynx prey base. Partially restore a riparian area in the Stone Creek Rock Pit.

Timber Sale Names: 

Summit (1085 Acres, 3 MMBF)
Status: Cancelled!

Driving Directions: 

The project area is located just south of road 42, surrounding Summit Lake.

Road Comments: 

Reconstruction Miles: 1.75

Associated Images: 
Summit Area Map
Associated Files: 
AttachmentSize
PDF icon Summit Timber Sale Alert47.64 KB
PDF icon Summit Timber Sale Map18.13 KB
PDF icon Summit "Purpose and Need" Statement from Forest Service291.33 KB

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