Decision Memo Completed

Ivesia research in the White Mountains

Inyo National Forest Mono, California White Mountain Ranger District

Megan Oldfather requests to establish twenty 30 cm x 30 cm plots containing Ivesia lycopodioides in the White Mountains above 3,353 meters, some in the MacAfee Research Natural Area. Sites will be marked by nails, wooden toothpicks, and PVC pipe.

Location

In the White Mountains above 3,353 meters. Four of the five sites are within the MacAfee Meadow Research Natural Area and the others are to the west and south of the RNA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/05/2014
2
Decision
06/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityResearch And Development
Decision Memo: Ivesia Research in the White MountainsDecision Signed Date: 06/20/2014
ForestsInyo National Forest
DistrictsWhite Mountain Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 4S, R 34E, Sections 9, 17, 21 and 33, Mt. Diablo Meridian
Research