To promote oak regeneration and vigor by removing conifers where they are overshadowing medium and large oaks, to open the forest canopy and avoid excessive shading.
Location
The project area is in the Slate Creek drainage approximately 10 miles southwest of the community of La Porte, California.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/20/2015
2
Decision
12/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2016 (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; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage); Watershed Improvements |
| Slate Creek Oak Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/24/2015 |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Feather River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Mount Diablo Meridian, California, T. 20 N., R. 8 E., sections 22, 25, 26, 27, and 35; T. 19 N., R. 8 E., section 2 |