The project will treat up to 120 acres with high priority fuels reduction and prescribed fire on private land within the Upper North Fork of the Salmon River, including Sawyers Bar and outlying neighborhoods. Water Board Waiver n/a, private land.
Location
The project area is located on private properties in the upper North Fork Salmon River drainage from Little North Fork to Taylor Hole. North Fork Salmon River 5th Field Watershed (HUC 1801021102).
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/22/2016
2
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2019 (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); Species Habitat Improvements |
| Upper North Fork Salmon Fuels Reduction | Decision Signed Date: 07/11/2019 |
| Forests | Klamath National Forest |
| Districts | Salmon River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Portions of: T40N R12W sections 13, 24 and 25; T40N R11W S 13, 24, 28, 29, 35; T40N R10W S 9, 16-21; T39N, R11W S 3-5, 8-10; T41N R10W S 21, 22, 27, and 28 (Mount Diablo Meridian). |