Decision Memo Completed

Antelope Plains Sage Steppe Restoration

Modoc National Forest Modoc, California Devils Garden Ranger District

Treat approximately 1,630 acres, removing western juniper through hand cutting or by use of equipment. The boles and branches would be lopped and scattered on the ground surface. Pile burning may also be used to reduce potential fuels

Location

North of Alturas, CA

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/25/2014
2
Decision
09/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2015 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Antelope Plains Sage Steppe RestorationDecision Signed Date: 09/21/2015
ForestsModoc National Forest
DistrictsDevils Garden Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)