Conduct stand density management for forest health on about 676 acres of ca. 40 year old pine plantations and 64 acres of adjacent natural stands using commercial and pre-commercial thinning. Around 10 miles of road reconstruction is proposed.
Location
The Middle Creek area south of Highway 50 and east of Silver Fork road. This area was included in the analysis of the Pilliken Forest Health Project but removed from that Decision.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/20/2016
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Middle Creek Forest Health Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/09/2017 |
| Forests | Eldorado National Forest |
| Districts | Placerville Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |