Propose to hand-cut, hand-pile, and pile-burn shrubs and trees up to 10" dbh. Reentry into stand will take place periodically within burn windows to perform prescribed fire treatments to promote a mosaic of burn patterns resulting in forest health.
Location
The project area is near the remote communities of La Porte and American House and the Little Grass Valley and Sly Creek Reservoirs in the Lost Creek watershed.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/14/2022
2
Decision
06/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2022 (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; Watershed Improvements |
| Valley Creek 20 Acres Hand Thinning | Decision Signed Date: 06/28/2022 |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Feather River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |