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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Swanson Canyon Fuels Reduction and Riparian Enhancement Project (CE) | Decision Signed Date: 03/20/2014 |
| Forests | Modoc National Forest |
| Districts | Devils Garden Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |