Decision Memo Completed

Evaluation and restoration of degraded chaparral within the Piru Fire perimeter.

Los Padres National Forest Ventura, California Los Padres National Forest All Units

Approx. twenty 5x5 meter study plots will be delineated with pin flags. Plots will be raked to remove leaf litter & stimulate seed bank, invasive weeds removed by hand, seed collected, & germination techniques tested. Partnership with UCSB & NFWF.

Location

West of Lake Piru and road 4N13.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/29/2016
2
Decision
10/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments
Evaluation and restoration of degraded chaparral within the Piru Fire perimDecision Signed Date: 10/20/2016
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsOjai Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N, R18W, sections 15, 22, 27 S.B.B.M.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)