Decision Memo Completed

Four Beetles South Forest Health Improvement

Mendocino National Forest Glenn; Tehama, California Grindstone Ranger District

Forest restoration treatment that reduces the risk/extent of insect/disease infestations, increase the resistance and resilience of stands to current and future infestations/epidemics, and promote timber production and improve wildlife habitat.

Location

The project area is located approximately 30 miles west of Orland, California.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/25/2017
2
Comment Period
09/29/2017
3
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Four Beetles South Forest Health ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 04/24/2018
ForestsMendocino National Forest
DistrictsGrindstone Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionMount Diablo Base and Meridian, Township 23N, Range 8W, Sections 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, and 35.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest products