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 Gold Project is located east of Highway 139 on the Big Valley Ranger District of the Modoc National Forest. The project area is located approximately 12 miles southeast of Adin, California.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/07/2021
2
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2021 (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) |
| Gold Fire Restoration and Timber Salvage Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/07/2021 |
| Forests | Modoc National Forest |
| Districts | Big Valley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T38N, R10E, S23-27, S33-35; T37N, R10E, S1-4, S8-9, S11-14, S17, S20-25; T37N, R11E, S18-20, S28-30. |