Tree Removal Options for Tree Removal Options for Material Source ExpansionMaterial Source Expansion

Benefiting the environment & Benefiting the environment & building relationshipsbuilding relationships

Presenter:Presenter:

Paul Kennington

Environmental Program Coordinator

ODOT Region 5

La Grande

Overview:Overview:

Clearing trees prior to material source development/expansion costs time & money.

Partnering with agencies/tribes can save time & money.

This option benefits ODOT, the community & the environment.

Option 1: Trees for fish habitatOption 1: Trees for fish habitat

-Contact ODOT forester first!

-Contact groups in need of LWD

-ODOT Environmental

-Tribes

-ODFW

-USFS

-SWCD

-Set up agreement with receiving party

-Pros: Whole trees taken care of, benefit to environment, no slash to deal with.

-Cons: No revenue from timber harvest, not all trees can be taken.

Spring Creek QuarrySpring Creek Quarry

Before:

Spring Creek QuarrySpring Creek Quarry

After:

Long Creek MountainLong Creek Mountain

Before:

Long Creek MountainLong Creek Mountain

After:

Option 2: Firewood for the needyOption 2: Firewood for the needy

-Contact ODOT forester first!

-Contact local Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) representative

-Volunteer groups/inmates remove trees for firewood and pile brush for burning

Pros: Good for building community relations, will take smaller trees

Cons: Liability, stumps stay in the ground

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

• Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

• U.S. Forest Service

• ODOT Maintenance Crews

• Oregon Department of Forestry

Questions?Questions?