Salvage beetle-infested ponderosa pine trees that are dead and dying. Sanitize vulnerable stands to reduce tree stocking/density levels to reduce susceptibility to furhter beetle attack and spread.
Location
About 10 mi southwest of Paskenta, along or near road M9. Located in Sacramento River Basin.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/06/2012
2
Comment Period
04/27/2012
3
Decision
06/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13); 32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green) |
| M9 Sanitation Salvage | Decision Signed Date: 06/28/2012 Legal Notice Date: 07/02/2012 |
| Forests | Mendocino National Forest |
| Districts | Grindstone Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sec26-35 T23N R8W MDBM |