Decision Memo Cancelled

2016 Cultural Burning

Klamath National Forest & Butte Valley National Grassland Siskiyou, California Klamath National Forest All Units

Underburning every 3-5 years in 7 units (308 ac.) containing cultural use species selected with input from Karuk basketmakers to maintain and improve traditional gathering sites & provide accessible sites for Elders & children. NCRWQCB Waiver Cat. B.

Location

The 7 units are within the following 6th field watersheds: China Creek-Klamath River, Oak Flat Creek-Klamath River, South Fork Indian Creek, Upper Indian Creek, and Seiad Creek

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/03/2016
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (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); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Heritage Resource Management
ForestsKlamath National Forest
DistrictsHappy Camp Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT16N R7E Sec 16 and 17, T16N R8E Sec 16, T17N R8E Sec 19,29 and 30, and T18N R6E Sec 23,25 and 33 Humboldt Meridian. T47N R11W Sec 20 Mt. Diablo Meridian.
Heritage resource managementFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)