Prescribed burning on approximately 8,700 acres to re-introduce fire in the General Sherman landscape to improve forest health, fire resiliency, and wildlife habitat. Hand thinning for aspen restoration and preparation for prescribed burning.
Location
South Fork American River Watershed in the vicinity of Silver Fork of the American River and portions of Alder Ridge. Bounded by Silver Fork Road on the east and Iron Mountain Road on the south.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/18/2018
2
Decision
03/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements |
| General Sherman Ecological Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/05/2019 |
| Forests | Eldorado National Forest |
| Districts | Placerville Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |