Environmental Assessment Completed

Arrowhawk Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Washoe, Nevada Carson Ranger District

USFS proposal to reduce wildfire hazard & restore aspen stands w/in Reno's Wildland Urban Interface: thin brush & conifer stands, using equip & crews to cut, pile, burn or remove vegetation; graze livestock to control invasive, non-native fine fuel.

Location

The project area is located adjacent to south & west Reno, Nevada including the communities of Mt Rose, Arrow Creek, Caughlin Ranch, and Logan Meadows residences

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/22/2009
2
Objection Period Start
05/23/2012
3
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityHfra Title I: Wildland-Urban Interface; Hfra Title I: Municipal Watersheds
Notice and Comment Regulation218
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Authorizations; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Improvements/Construction
Arrowhawk Fuels Reduction and Ecosystem Enhancement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/21/2012
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsCarson Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe legal description is T19N, R19E sections 31 and 32; T18N, R19E sections 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 15, 16, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33 and 34; T17N, R19E sections 4 and 5, Mount Diablo Meridian.
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed management