USFS proposal for fuels reduction on approximately 800 acres using mechanical equipment and chainsaws to thin small trees and shrubs to modify wildfire hazard near residences and other developments. Wet season prescribed burning is being considered.
Location
Project area is located 10 miles south of downtown Reno, NV within 33 National Forest parcels separate from the main body of the forest, distributed on both sides of Mt. Rose Highway (State Route 431)
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/28/2010
2
Decision
01/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2011 (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; Noxious Weed Treatments |
| Mount Rose Tracts Fuels Reduction Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 01/04/2011 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Carson Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T18N, R19E sections 11, 25, 26, 27, 34, & 36; T18N, 20E sections 30 & 32; T17N, 20 E section 6 |