Decision Memo Completed

Hat Creek Blowdown and Hazard Tree Removal

Lassen National Forest Lassen; Shasta, California Hat Creek Ranger District

Removal of windthrown and hazard trees that impact safety and operations of campgrounds and recreation sites on the Hat Creek District. Portions of Highway 89 would also be treated to protect the traveling public.

Location

Old Station Visitor/Workcenter; Honn, Bridge, Cave, Hat Creek, Big Pine, Dusty, and Boundary campgrounds; Ashpan SnowPark; HC Observatory and Bidwell Ranch; Segments of Highway 89; Spattercone Interp

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/17/2015
2
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Hat Creek Blowdown and Hazard Tree ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/08/2015
ForestsLassen National Forest
DistrictsHat Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road managementRecreation managementFuels managementForest products