Decision Memo Completed

Santa Clara Divide Road Hazard Tree Removal

Angeles National Forest Los Angeles, California Angeles National Forest All Units

The proposed project is to cut down and remove dead and dying hazard trees along approximately 12.2 miles of Santa Clara Divide Road, 3N17, and several connector roads. The trees will be removed to avoid buildup of hazardous fuels for a fire.

Location

Santa Clara Divide Road from the Angeles Forest Highway and the Millcreek Fire Station, west up to the Messenger Flat and Lightning Point Campgrounds.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/02/2013
2
Decision
06/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Road Maintenance
Santa Clara Divide Road Hazard Tree Removal ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/05/2014
ForestsAngeles National Forest
DistrictsLos Angeles River; Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementFuels managementRoad management