Proposal is to hand cut all phase I Pinyon and Juniper in the treatment area in order to reduce fire risk and reduce invasion into sage brush habitat. Small patches of phase II located within the treatment unit would also be treated.
Location
North of Harrison Pass
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/07/2017
2
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements |
| Harrison Pass #1- Harmon WUI Fuels Reduction Project DM | Decision Signed Date: 04/27/2017 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Ruby Mountains Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |