Decision Memo Completed

MWTC Fuels Reduction and Aspen Enhancement Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Mono, California Bridgeport Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
MWTC Fuels Reduction and Aspen Enhancement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/17/2009
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsBridgeport Ranger District
Legal Land Descriptionin 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
Forest productsFuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)