Decision Memo Completed

Stephens Ridge Hand-Cut/Pile Project

Plumas National Forest Butte, California Feather River Ranger District

There is a significant buildup of hazardous fuel on NFS lands nearby three residences. We propose to do some hand-thinning and piling of trees and brush around the residences. The intent is to give more fire clearance and make the area look better.

Location

120 acre parcel south of Stephens Ridge. The NFS land bounds 3 private residences on their south and eastern property lines and they are bounded west to north by Oroville Quincy Highway.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/13/2016
2
Decision
03/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2016 (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)
Stephens Ridge Hand-Cut/Pile ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/24/2016
ForestsPlumas National Forest
DistrictsFeather River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionMount Diablo Meridian, California, Township 21 n., Range 5 e., SE1/4 section 14
Fuels management