This project will reduce fuels within the high use Reds Meadow area to protect life and property in the event of a wildfire, and promote fire suppression activities. Secondary effects will be forest health enhancement and watershed improvement.
Location
This project lies .5 miles to the West of the town of Mammoth Lakes along highway 203, and the Reds Meadow Rd. It is also adjacent to the Devils Post Pile National Monument in Reds Meadow.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/08/2018
2
Objection Period Start
04/18/2020
3
Decision
05/2020 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Hfra Title I: Wildland-Urban Interface |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Reds Meadow Hazardous Fuels Reduction | Decision Signed Date: 05/27/2020 |
| Forests | Inyo National Forest |
| Districts | Mammoth Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T3S R26E, Sections: 14, 15, 22, 23, 25, 26, 34, 35, 36. T4S R 26E, Sections:2, 3, 11, 14. T30S R27E, Sections: 29 - 32 |