Decision Memo Completed

Steamboat Oak Habitat Improvement

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

Fuels reduction & oak woodland habitat improvement and retention for improved defensible space adjacent to the Calfire Deadwood Camp, improved wildlife habitat, increased fire resiliency, and overall forest health. Water Board Waiver Cat A, expected.

Location

The Project area is about 5 miles north of Fort Jones, CA, Siskiyou County. Located on the ridge between Soares and Steamboat Gulch adjacent to the Calfire Deadwood Camp in the McAdams Creek Drainage.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/07/2018
2
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2018 (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
Steamboat Oak Habitat Improvement Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 07/25/2018
ForestsKlamath National Forest
DistrictsScott River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 44 North, Range 9 West, Section 12, Mount Diablo Meridian.
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management