Decision Memo Completed

Howard Mill Precommercial Thinning

Mendocino National Forest Lake, California Upper Lake Ranger District

Precommercial thin about 438 acres of 24-35 year old plantations within the Round Burn; treat activity fuels and natural fuels to reduce hazard.

Location

Three Crossings area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/03/2009
2
Decision
02/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2010 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Howard Mill Precommercial Thinning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/24/2010
ForestsMendocino National Forest
DistrictsUpper Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec 17-20 T17N R9W MDBM
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)