Thin brush & trees, remove slash from around 10 to 12 identified rust-resistant sugar pine to protect from fire; police aborted cones to reduce insect damage of future cone crops; install sheet metal bands to prevent pilfering of cones by squirrels.
Location
About 10 to 12 trees at various locations on Upper Lake and Covelo Districts
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/10/2009
2
Decision
02/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2010 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Rust Resistant Sugar Pine Management | Decision Signed Date: 02/09/2010 |
| Forests | Mendocino National Forest |
| Districts | Upper Lake Ranger District; Covelo Ranger District |