Decision Memo Completed

Spring Peak Wildlife Habitat Restoration Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Mineral, Nevada Bridgeport Ranger District

The forest service in cooperation with NDOW proposes to restore Bi-State sage-grouse and winter mule deer habitat burned in the Spring Peak Fire (2013) through a combination of soil stabilization and seeding/planting native species.

Location

The project area is located approximately 20 miles east of Bridgeport, CA in Mineral County, NV.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/06/2013
2
Comment Period
11/07/2013
3
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2014 (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; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements
Spring Peak Wildlife Habitat Restoration Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 01/02/2014
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsBridgeport Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT04N R28E sections 2-6,8-10,15; T05N R28E sections 9,15-17,19-23,26-35; and T05N R27E sections 25,36.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants