Jeffrey pines are encroaching into otherwise suitable sage-grouse habitat, creating perches for raptors which dissuades use by grouse. Jeffrey pines would be felled and limbed using chain-saws and allowed to decay naturally on site.
Location
Sagehen Summit, south of SR 120 East
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/12/2011
2
Comment Period
09/18/2012
3
Decision
03/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Sagehen Summit Sage-Grouse Habitat Enhancement Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/26/2013 |
| Forests | Inyo National Forest |
| Districts | Mono Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T1S, R28E, Sections 2, 3, and 10 |