To reduce the risk of insect or disease infestation and improve wildlife habitat across 2351 acres. Project activities include conifer removal, road obliteration, streambank stabilization, native planting, and removal of in-stream structures.
Location
This project is located on the far northeastern edge of the Beckwourth Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/01/2016
2
Decision
07/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20); 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other; Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Cradle Valley Forest Health Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/20/2017 |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Beckwourth Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T27N, R13E, many sections and T28N, R13E, Sections 33 & 34 off of the Janesville Grade to Forest Road 28N01 in the Cradle Valley area. |