Decision Memo Completed

Clear Lake Sage-grouse Habitat Improvement Project - Phase IV

Modoc National Forest Modoc, California Doublehead Ranger District

The Forest is proposing to treat approximately 10,420 acres under the Clear Lake Sage-grouse Habitat Improvement Project - Phase IV (CL Phase IV) by hand felling and lopping western juniper with about 30% pile and burning within the units.

Location

T46N R7E T46N R8E T45N R7E

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/16/2015
2
Decision
01/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2016 (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; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Clear Lake Sage-grouse Habitat Improvement Project - Phase IVDecision Signed Date: 01/19/2016
ForestsModoc National Forest
DistrictsDoublehead Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)