Decision Memo Completed

Adaven Vegetation Restoration Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Nye, Nevada Ely Ranger District

USFS proposal to restore stand health, reduce wildfire severity, and promote understory regeneration in sage-steppe, mtn shrub communities . Prescribed fire and mechanical treatments would be applied within a 11,664 acre project boundary.

Location

Grant-Quinn Range near Adaven. Boundaries are north Cherry Ck, south Pine Ck, west-road that connect Cherry and Pine Ck rds and forest boundary to the east

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/29/2012
2
Comment Period
03/30/2012
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Adaven Vegetation Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/22/2013 Legal Notice Date: 05/31/2013
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsEly Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3N R56-57 all or portions of the sections within
Watershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management