The Descanso Ranger District successfully implemented a pilot project to establish oak seedlings from acorns in several locations. This project expands the pilot project to allow for planting of oaks Forest-wide in appropriate locations.
Location
Forest-wide - in areas where significant oak mortality has occurred due to Gold Spotted Oak Borer infestations and drought. Funding will only allow for small areas to be planted in any given year.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/24/2015
2
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Population Enhancements |
| Oak Planting Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/16/2016 |
| Forests | Cleveland National Forest |
| Districts | Descanso Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |