Decision Memo Completed

Swanson Canyon Fuels Reduction and Riparian Enhancement Project

Modoc National Forest Modoc, California Devils Garden Ranger District

The project area is within a Wild land Urban Interface (WUI) Threat Zone allocation due to the close proximity of residential homes. The area is heavily encroached with western Juniper.Treatment will reduce Juniper density and protect communities.

Location

R12E, T43N Modoc National Forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/30/2013
2
Comment Period
01/02/2014
3
Decision
03/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Swanson Canyon Fuels Reduction and Riparian Enhancement Project (CE)Decision Signed Date: 03/20/2014
ForestsModoc National Forest
DistrictsDevils Garden Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels management