Decision Memo Completed

Jobs Peak Hazardous Fuels Reduction

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Douglas, Nevada Carson Ranger District

USFS proposal to masticate, hand cut, pile and burn or remove shrubs and small trees, thin conifer stands, and prescribe burn on approximately 500 acres to reduce fuels hazard within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) of communities near Sheridan, NV

Location

The project area is located adjacent to the Jobs Peak and Sheridan Hills developments west of Gardnerville, Nevada. The project is located within the West Fork Carson River/Luther Creek watershed.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/26/2010
2
Decision
02/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments
Jobs Peak Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 02/09/2011
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsCarson Ranger District
Legal Land Descriptionlegal description is T12N, R19E sections4, 7, 8, 9, 16, 23, 26 and 27, Mount Diablo Meridian.
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed management