Decision Memo Completed

Smith Ranch Fire Seeding

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Elko, Nevada Ruby Mountains Ranger District

Aerial seeding of 585 acres in the 2013 Smith Ranch Fire area.

Location

The project is located south of Elko and east of Jiggs, NV on the western slope of the Ruby Mountains.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/27/2013
2
Comment Period
01/02/2014
3
Decision
02/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
02/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Smith Ranch Fire Seeding Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 02/06/2014
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsRuby Mountains Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT30N R57E, Sections 8,9,16, and 17.
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)