Decision Memo Completed

Scott Bar Mountain Underburn and Habitat Improvement Project

Klamath National Forest & Butte Valley National Grassland Siskiyou, California Scott River Ranger District

Proposes 1,600 acres of mosaic underburning to reduce hazardous fuels loading and improve wildlife habitat. A fuel break will be created and maintained to protect private lands within the project area. NCRWQCB Waiver Cat. B.

Location

12 miles west of Fort Jones in Siskiyou Cty., CA:T44N, R11W, S. 14, 15, 22-27 Mount Diablo Meridian, within the 7th field watersheds of Isinglass Creek and Deep Creek (18010208060403,18010208060402).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2014
2
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Scott Bar Mountain Underburn and Habitat Improvement Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 04/17/2015
ForestsKlamath National Forest
DistrictsScott River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT44N, R11W, S. 14, 15, 22-27 Mt. Diablo Meridian
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants