The Bootsole project proposes to reduce hazardous fuels, improve forest health, improve wildlife habitat, and reduce road-related impacts to the watershed.
Location
Approximately 1.5 miles south of Thompson Peak, 3 miles south of Janesville, and 4 miles west of U.S. Route 395.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/23/2021
2
Decision
04/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20); 32.3 (9) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Bootsole Project Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 04/01/2021 |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Beckwourth Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | All or portions of: Township (T) 28 North (N), Range (R) 13 East (E), Sections 31 through 33; T27N, R12E, Sections 1 and 12; and T27N, R13E, Sections 4 through 10 and 16 through 18 of the MDBM. |