This project would reduce small fuels by hand thinning, piling and burning, modify small fuels by hand thinning, lopping and scattering, and provide opportunity for firewood gathering in designated areas within the area burned by the Silver Fire.
Location
The Silver Fire burned approximately 307 acres, west of Meadow Valley, CA and can be accessed by NFS road 24N30A.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/27/2010
2
Decision
10/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Silver Fire Fuel Reduction Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/27/2010 |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Mt. Hough Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | The burn area lies in the east ½ of Section 9, T24N, R8E, and the east ½ of Section 16, T24N, R8E, with a small spot in the SE ¼ SE ¼ of Section 4, T24N, R8E. |