Decision Memo Completed

Mogul Fuels Reduction Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Washoe, Nevada Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units

Reduce fuels on approximately 15 acres of a 40 acre parcel. Project activities include mastication on up to 15 acres although hand thinning, and chipping may occur on some areas too rocky or inaccessible for mastication. Some seeding may also occur.

Location

The project area is located in Washoe County; the legal description is T19N, R18E, Section 10. The analysis area is 40 acre parcel surrounded by development within the Mogul area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/02/2021
2
Decision
10/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Mogul Fuels Reduction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/20/2021
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsCarson Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)