This project involves removal of burned hazard trees along roads and salvage of burned timber where feasible. The intent is to take remedial actions to minimize hazards, recover portions of remaining viable resources and re-initiate forest structure.
Location
The Caldwell Project is located west of Highway 139 on the Doublehead Ranger District of the Modoc National Forest. The project area is located approximately 19 miles south of Tulelake California.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/24/2021
2
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Biomass; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Special Products Sales; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Caldwell Fire Restoration and Timber Salvage Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/23/2021 |
| Forests | Modoc National Forest |
| Districts | Doublehead Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T44N, R3E, S12-13; T44N, R4E, S1-18, S23-26; T44N, R5E, S2-24, S28, S30 MDM |