Decision Memo Completed

Aspen Community Restoration

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Douglas; Washoe; El Dorado; Placer, California; Nevada Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit

Remove encroaching conifers from aspen stands identified in the 2002-2007 Aspen Stand inventory as being at high and highest risk of loss.

Location

Lake Tahoe Basin, Basin-Wide.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/22/2008
2
Decision
07/2009 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (10)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Decision Memo for Implementation of the Aspen Community Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/24/2009
ForestsLake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit
DistrictsLake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants