Decision Memo Completed

Mowitz Pasture Juniper Treatment

Modoc National Forest Modoc, California Doublehead Ranger District

Harvest of all juniper that do not exhibit old growth characteristics in areas that are being encroached upon by juniper. Juniper is making project area unsuitable for sage grouse.

Location

Along Mowitz Creek, SE of Clear Lake

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2010
2
Decision
03/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2011 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Mowitz Pasture Juniper treatmentDecision Signed Date: 03/30/2011
ForestsModoc National Forest
DistrictsDoublehead Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec 16 ,17, 20, 21, 27, 28 T46NR8E, Modoc County, CA
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants