Selectively remove bay and tanoak trees in Bottchers, Ponderosa, and Nacimiento campgrounds to prevent dispersion of disease spores to adjacent disease-vulnerable native oak trees. Treat cut stems with herbicide to prevent re-sprouting.
Location
Bottchers Gap Campground located at top of Palo Colorado; Ponderosa and Nacimiento Campgrounds located along Nacimiento-Fergusson Road.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/05/2015
2
Decision
12/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Sudden Oak Death Prevention Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/03/2015 |
| Forests | Los Padres National Forest |
| Districts | Monterey Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |