Decision Memo Completed

Cradle Valley Forest Health Project

Plumas National Forest Lassen; Plumas, California Beckwourth Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20); 32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other; Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Cradle Valley Forest Health ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/20/2017
ForestsPlumas National Forest
DistrictsBeckwourth Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT27N, R13E, many sections and T28N, R13E, Sections 33 & 34 off of the Janesville Grade to Forest Road 28N01 in the Cradle Valley area.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants