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 Authority | National Fire Plan - Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Alpine Community Defense | Decision Signed Date: 02/01/2017 |
| Forests | Cleveland National Forest |
| Districts | Descanso Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |