Environmental Assessment Completed

Alpine Community Defense

Cleveland National Forest San Diego, California Descanso Ranger District

The Descanso RD proposes fuel treatments in the vicinity of Alpine, California to reduce vegetation levels and mitigate the potential effects of wildfire. This project was expanded beyond its original focus on the Sweetwater and Viejas Creek area.

Location

In the vicinity of Viejas Creek and Sweetwater Canyon, the Anderson Truck Trail, and the Carveacre community.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/18/2014
2
Comment Period
10/14/2016
3
Objection Period Start
12/12/2016
4
Decision
02/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
03/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Alpine Community DefenseDecision Signed Date: 02/01/2017
ForestsCleveland National Forest
DistrictsDescanso Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)