The proposed action is prescribed burning, both broadcast and/or pile burning. The intent is to reintroduce fire into high-frequency, low severity fire-adapted ecosystems. Prescribed fire within chaparral would be avoided to the extent possible.
Location
Barton Flats area near South Fork of the Santa Ana River.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/21/2022
2
Comment Period
07/2022 (Estimated)
3
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2022 (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 |
| Forests | San Bernardino National Forest |
| Districts | San Gorgonio Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |