Decision Memo Completed

Govt 40 Competing Vegetation Study

Plumas National Forest Butte, California Feather River Ranger District

Here, we propose establishing a test to gain key information on the effectiveness of cluster planting vs established practices under vegetation control. This study will demonstrate successful reforestation on lands where the Bear Fire killed forest.

Location

Near Feather Falls, California. This site is a publicly owned, 40-ac tract with a 100 year old mixed conifer forest prior to the North Complex Fire and is surrounded by productive industrial forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/02/2021
2
Decision
10/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (2)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Iv: Insect Infestations And Related Diseases
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Research And Development
Govt 40 Competing Vegetation StudyDecision Signed Date: 10/18/2021
ForestsPlumas National Forest
DistrictsFeather River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)ResearchClimate change adaptationCarbon stewardship