Decision Memo Completed

Deer Valley Meadow Enhancement

Mendocino National Forest Lake, California Upper Lake Ranger District

Improve meadow and surrounding area of Deer Valley through failed check-dam removal, rebuilding of buck-and-rail fence, removal of encroaching conifers, planting of willows, and light understory burn where applicable.

Location

Deer Valley meadow, slightly north of Deer Valley Campground on the Mendocino National Forest, Upper Lake Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/18/2018
2
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Deer Valley Meadow EnhancementDecision Signed Date: 03/02/2020
ForestsMendocino National Forest
DistrictsUpper Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsRecreation managementWatershed managementGrazing management