Decision Memo Completed

Smoky AOPE (Aspen, Oak & Pine Enhancement)

Lassen National Forest Tehama, California Almanor Ranger District

Partial QLG acres - This is an aspen, oak & pine enhancement project with a fuels reduction component. Activities would include thinning, & oak & pine enhancement. Fuels activities would emphasize reduction of dead & live understory ladder fuels.

Location

This project area is located in the southwest area of the Lassen National Forest. It is located approximately 35 miles from Chester, just West of State Hwy 32 & West of Butte Meadows.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/30/2009
2
Decision
04/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2010 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Smoky Aspen, Oak, and Pine EnhancementDecision Signed Date: 04/29/2010
ForestsLassen National Forest
DistrictsAlmanor Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT26N, R3E, S 24,26,34; MDM
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management