Environmental Assessment Completed

PONDEROSA URBAN INTERFACE PROJECT

Sequoia National Forest Tulare, California Western Divide Ranger District

This project would reduce flammable vegetation within the Ponderosa Wildland Urban Interface Zone. Proposed under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act. Addresses immediate need around Ponderosa and Quaker Meadows.

Location

Adjacent to the community of Ponderosa and Quaker Meadow Camp.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/03/2006
2
Comment Period
07/18/2008
3
Decision
02/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (10)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
PONDEROSA URBAN INTERFACE PROJECTDecision Signed Date: 02/13/2009 Legal Notice Date: 02/20/2009
ForestsSequoia National Forest
DistrictsWestern Divide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 4, 5, 7-10, 15-18, & 20-22, T.21S., R.32E., MDM.
Fuels management