This project would improve, enhance, and protect bi-state sage grouse habitat, increase habitat connectivity, and reduce the risk of high intensity wildfire by reducing pinyon-juniper encroachment using mechanical methods.
Location
Project area is approximately 15 miles north of Bridgeport, CA and includes lands in Lyon and Mineral counties. Project area is near the East Walker River, Sweetwater Flat, and the Pine Grove Hills.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/04/2013
2
Comment Period
04/04/2013
3
Objection Period Start
11/02/2014
4
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements |
| East Walker Landscape Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/24/2015 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Bridgeport Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | 6N(25E 1;26E 3-6)7N(25E 1-5,9-10,12-15,21-28,36;26E 3-10,15-20,27-34)8N(24E 1,3,10-15,22-24;25E 1-3,6,7,9,10-14,16-18,20,21,23-26,28,29,32-36;26E 6-8,16-20,31,32)9N(25E 11-15,24,25,36;26E 7,8,17-21,29 |