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
Parker Bench, southwest of Mono Lake
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/18/2016
2
Decision
11/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2017 (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 | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Parker Sage-Grouse Habitat Enhancement | Decision Signed Date: 11/08/2016 |
| Forests | Inyo National Forest |
| Districts | Mono Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T1S, R26E, Sec. 5-8, 17 |