USFS proposal to 1) reduce fuels, restore natural fire regimes in conifer stands, create diversity within brush fields (660 ac); 2) restore/ enhance aspen stands (450 ac). Treatments: prescribed fire & fuelwood/mechanical conifer removal.
Location
The MWTC Fuels Reduction and Aspen Enhancement Project is located north of the Marine Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC) area off of Hwy. 108
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/09/2007
2
Decision
12/2009 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2010 (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); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| MWTC Fuels Reduction and Aspen Enhancement Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/17/2009 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Bridgeport Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | in all or portions of Sections 11-15 and 22-24 of Township 6N, Range 22E, and Sections7 and 18 of Township 6 North, Range 23 East |