Decision Memo Completed

Alpine County Aspen Enhancment Personal Use Fuelwood Fuels Reduction Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Alpine, California Carson Ranger District

USFS proposal to remove encroaching conifers on about 250 acres from within and around aspen stands along the Scotts Lake Road to enhance and expand aspen and reduce fuels. Personal use fuelwood permits would be utilized for implementation

Location

Scotts Lake Road. Alpine County, California

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/15/2009
2
Decision
03/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Alpine County Aspen Enhancement Personal Use Fuelwood Fuels Reduction ProjeDecision Signed Date: 03/22/2010
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsCarson Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11N, R18E, sections 25 and 26; T10N, R18E, sections 1 and 2.
Forest productsWildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management