The project would masticate approximately 589 acres of plantations in order to improve growth and vigor of residual trees, reduce stand brush fuel accumulations, and enhance the development of existing plantations into mature timber stands.
Location
Project units surround Third Water Creek in Meadow Valley, CA between the Big Creek drainage and Deanes Valley.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/12/2011
2
Decision
12/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2012 (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 | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Waters 2011 Timber Stand Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/08/2011 |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Mt. Hough Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T23N, R8E, Sections 1-4, 8, 10-14, 17. T23N, R9E, Sections 6, 7, 18. T24N, R8E, Section 36. T24N, R9E, Sections 31 and 32. |