Decision Memo Completed

Bucks Fen Vegetation Regeneration Project

Plumas National Forest Plumas, California Mt. Hough Ranger District

This project is proposed to install an exclosure around the Bucks fen and install log structure check dams within the exclosure in order to reduce or eliminate the flow channel out of the fen.

Location

The Bucks Fen is within the Bucks Lake Wilderness adjacent to right hand Salt Rock Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/16/2010
2
Decision
07/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Bucks Fen Vegetation Regeneration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/29/2010
ForestsPlumas National Forest
DistrictsMt. Hough Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 24N, Range 7E, NW 1/4, NW 1/4 Section 14
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementGrazing management