To authorize new entry and reentry into stands within the WUI, including experimental forest and spotted owl habitat to perform forest health improvement activities such as mechanical and hand-thinning, mastication, targeted grazing, prescribed fire.
Location
In and around the communities of Challenge and Woodleaf, California.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/09/2016
2
Decision
12/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2019 (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; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Challenge Stand Maintenance and Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/12/2018 |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Feather River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |