The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Coast Range Resource Area is asking for public input as
we develop a plan for the removal of non-native vegetation (primarily European beach grass and
Scotch broom) on Cannery Dune, located within the city limits of Florence, Oregon.  The goal of this
project is to reduce potential for the spread of non-native vegetation and maintain the open,
un-vegetated character of the active sand dune.

The vegetation proposed for removal was planted without BLM authorization in the early 1990's.
The planting of European beach grass was conducted to prevent sand migration from the BLM
property onto Sandpines Golflinks property.

The proposed project will impact approximately 3 acres on a 40 acre parcel of BLM land.  The
project will impact a strip of land, of variable width up to approximately 150 feet, along the BLM
southern property line.  This BLM parcel is a portion of a 240-acre publicly-owned holding, zoned
as open space under the City of Florence Comprehensive Plan.

The BLM is currently identifying issues and concerns for the development of alternatives to be
considered in an Environmental Analysis (EA) on the project.  The EA should be available for public
review in July/August 2000.

If you would like to be involved further in the planning process or have information or input to
provide on this project, please contact mark Stephen, Project Leader.  Mark can be reached at
541-683-6439 or via e-mail at mstephen@or.blm.gov  Any issues or concerns on this project should
be submitted in writing to the BLM by Wednesday, May 10, 2000.

Diane Chung, Field Manager
Coast Range Resource Area
Bureau of Land Management
Eugene District Office
P.O. Box 10226
Eugene, Oregon  97440-2226