Decision Memo Completed

Copper Fire Fuelbreaks Maintenance Project

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

A proposal to maintain existing "backbone" fuelbreaks located primarily on ridgetops within the Sierra Pelona Mountain Range just north of the City of Santa Clarita, CA. Treatment methods include mechanical, manual (by hand), and prescribed fire.

Location

North of the City of Santa Clarita, CA in the vicinity of San Francisquito Canyon and the community of Green Valley, CA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/08/2016
2
Comment Period
03/08/2016
3
Decision
11/2017 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Copper Fire Fuelbreaks Maintenance ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/21/2017
ForestsAngeles National Forest
DistrictsSanta Clara/Mojave Rivers
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels management