Decision Memo Completed

Sheep Fire Restoration

Angeles National Forest San Bernardino, California Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers

Sheep Fire Restoration 2021 that burned 863 acres on Joshua Tree Wodland and Pinon Pine stands near the town of Wrightwood, CA. We are proposing restoration projects, fuel reduction, tree and shrub planting, firewood sales, and a road closure.

Location

The proposed project area is east-northeast of the town of Wrightwood, CA in San Bernadino County

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/03/2025
2
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Scenery Management
Sheep Fire RestorationDecision Signed Date: 04/24/2025
ForestsAngeles National Forest
DistrictsSanta Clara/Mojave Rivers
Legal Land DescriptionT3N R7W primarily sections 4 & 9 (but also, 3,8 & 10) On Telegraph Peak and Phelan USGS 7.5" Quads.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management