Environmental Assessment Completed

Palomar Mountain Vegetation Treatment Program

Cleveland National Forest San Diego, California Palomar Ranger District

The Palomar RD proposes fuels reduction activities on approximately 4,010 acres within five areas of Palomar Mountain. The purpose of the projects is to reduce hazardous fuels, improve forest health, and provide community defense zones.

Location

Various locations throughout the Palomar Mountain area of the Palomar Ranger District, including the Aguanga fuelbreak system, Fry Creek, Palomar Station, Birch Hill, East Grade and Barker Valley IRA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/18/2010
2
Comment Period
12/04/2012
3
Decision
08/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Palomar Mountain Vegetation Treatment ProgramDecision Signed Date: 08/01/2013
ForestsCleveland National Forest
DistrictsPalomar Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management