Decision Memo Completed

Caples Ecological Restoration Project

Eldorado National Forest Amador; El Dorado, California Placerville Ranger District

Prescribed understory burning, aspen enhancement, and meadow restoration within the Caples Creek Watershed.

Location

Located wtihin the Caples Creek Watershed, north of Highway 88, in the vicinity of Jake Schneider Meadow, Government Meadows, Kirkwood Lake, and Caples Lake.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/06/2015
2
Decision
02/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Caples Ecological Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/09/2016
ForestsEldorado National Forest
DistrictsAmador Ranger District; Placerville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementWatershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants