Decision Memo Completed

Mt. Hough Deer Habitat Improvement Burn

Plumas National Forest Plumas, California Mt. Hough Ranger District

This project is proposed to set back the successional growth of existing 45+ year old shrubland habitat to allow for improved forage quality and foraging access for mule deer by broadcast burning 730 acres between Tollgate Creek and Gilson Creek.

Location

The proposed action would occur between Tollgate Creek and Gilson Creek on the west side of Mt. Hough, near Quincy, CA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/28/2011
2
Decision
07/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2012 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Mt. Hough Deer Habitat Improvement Burn ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/26/2011
ForestsPlumas National Forest
DistrictsMt. Hough Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT25N, R9E, Sections 20, 21, 28, and 29.
Wildlife, fish, rare plants