USFS proposal to reduce hazardous fuels on about 700 acres around Markleeville, Markleevillage, & Shay Creek. Treatments would include thinning brush and conifers (including pinyon pine) up to 24" dbh, and prescribed burning.
Location
Located adjacent to the at-risk community of Markleville and the subdivisions of Markleevillage, Shay Creek, Thornburg and Carson Ridge, Alpine County, California
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/25/2010
2
Decision
09/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2010 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Hfra Title I: Wildland-Urban Interface |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Special Products Sales |
| Markleevillage Fuels Reduction Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/30/2010 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Carson Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T10N, R20E, sections 19, 20, 29, 30, 31 and 32. T10N, R19E, sections 23 and 24. MDM |