Decision Memo Completed

Vulcan Forest Health Fuels Treatment Project

Eldorado National Forest El Dorado, California Georgetown Ranger District

Hazardous fuels treatment to improve wildfire resilience. Commercial thinning, biomass cutting, tractor piling, and pile burning on approximately 1,100 acres near Volcanoville. Includes areas of post-treatment prescribed fire and herbicide use.

Location

Located in the vicinity of Volcanoville, CA adjacent to Volcanoville Road, Wentworth Springs Road, and Rock Creek Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/29/2019
2
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsEldorado National Forest
DistrictsGeorgetown Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT13N; R11E, Sections 8 & 9, MDB&M
Fuels managementForest products