The Forest Service proposes to mechanically treat 667 acres to improve wildlife habitat and reduce fuel laddering stands. The proposed mastication will target removal of smaller and younger trees less than 9 inches in diameter that have developed.
Location
The proposed treatment area will be located four miles southeast of 16 Springs community. The treatment area is accessible by National Forest systems Road 175. Staging will take place on the pullout of James Ridge Lookout.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/21/2022
2
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements |
| Sixteen Springs Mastication | Decision Signed Date: 04/14/2022 |
| Forests | Lincoln National Forest |
| Districts | Sacramento Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T.15 S R.14 E Section 28,29,32,33 |