The project proposes to reduce the risk of insect and disease-caused tree mortality through mechanical thinning. Fuels reduction and maintenance could be accomplished with mastication and/or biomass removal and prescribed burning.
Location
Along the National Forest System Road 21N51 from American House to Devils Gap.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/18/2018
2
Decision
09/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 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 | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Devils Gap Forest Health Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/27/2018 |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Feather River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |