Treat areas within the WUI defense zone to reduce potential for catastrophic wildland fire by reducing wildland fire intensity and potential for sustained crown fire and long-range spotting. Also to provide defensible space adjacent to communities.
Location
The project area is defined as the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), approximately 1/4 mile surrounding the Upper Echo Lake recreation residence cabins.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/15/2011
2
Decision
11/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (4) |
| Special Authority | Lake Tahoe Basin Hazardous Fuel Reduction Projects (P.l. 111-8 Sec. 423) |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Upper Echo Lakes Hazardous Fuels Reduction | Decision Signed Date: 11/15/2012 |
| Forests | Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit |
| Districts | Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |