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 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; Heritage Resource Management |
| Forests | Klamath National Forest |
| Districts | Happy Camp Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T16N 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. |