Decision Memo Completed

Waters 2011 Timber Stand Improvement Project

Plumas National Forest Plumas, California Mt. Hough Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Waters 2011 Timber Stand Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/08/2011
ForestsPlumas National Forest
DistrictsMt. Hough Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT23N, R8E, Sections 1-4, 8, 10-14, 17. T23N, R9E, Sections 6, 7, 18. T24N, R8E, Section 36. T24N, R9E, Sections 31 and 32.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)