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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments |
| Jobs Peak Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 02/09/2011 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Carson Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | legal description is T12N, R19E sections4, 7, 8, 9, 16, 23, 26 and 27, Mount Diablo Meridian. |