Thinning small conifers < 12" DBH on approximately 200 acres to inhibit meadow encroachment and improve wildlife habitat. Work will be accomplised by posi-track machine and hand work. Area will be handpiled and underburned. NCWQCB cat. B waiver.
Location
Middle Creek 7th field Watershed, approximately 4 miles NW of Horse Creek, CA. (HUC #18010206100405).
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/18/2011
2
Decision
10/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2012 (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); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Fish Meadow Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/14/2011 |
| Forests | Klamath National Forest |
| Districts | Happy Camp Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T47N, R10W, Sec. 32, 33, MDM. |