Environmental Assessment Completed

Lotts Aspen, Oak, & Pine Enhancement (AOPE) Project

Lassen National Forest Butte, California Almanor Ranger District

QLG project/funding. Aspen, oak, and pine enhancement. Enhancement in riparian areas includes road decommissioning, road construction and subsoiling, and planting riparian vegetation.

Location

This project is bounded by the Humboldt Road to the North, Lotts Lake to the East & the Forest Boundary to the South & West.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/09/2008
2
Objection Period Start
06/17/2009
3
Decision
07/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityHfra Title I: Threats To Ecosystem Components (Such As Insect Or Disease Epidemics); Stewardship Contract, Consolidated Appropriations Resolution Of 2003
Notice and Comment Regulation218
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
Lotts Aspen, Oak and Pine EnhancementDecision Signed Date: 07/24/2009
ForestsLassen National Forest
DistrictsAlmanor Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT25N, R4E, S 1-3,10-15,22-27,&34-36; T25N, R5E, S 3-10,15-21,&29-31; T26N, R4E, S 25-26,30,32,&34-36; T26N, R5E, S 19-21&27-34; MDM
Watershed managementFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products