The West Ridge Fuelbreak was last treated in 2006 and regrowth is reducing the effectiveness of the fuelbreak. Need to reduce the fuel loading on 70 acres on the fuelbreak through hand treatment.
Location
Township 5 South, Range 2 East, Sections 13, 23, 24
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/24/2013
2
Comment Period
01/24/2013
3
Decision
11/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
02/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Strawberry and West Ridge Fuelbreaks maintenance Projects | Decision Signed Date: 11/08/2013 Legal Notice Date: 11/14/2013 |
| Forests | San Bernardino National Forest |
| Districts | San Jacinto Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | West of Highway 243 along the south facing slope below the community of Idyllwild. |