Decision Memo Completed

BLACKROCK HAZARD TREE REMOVAL PROJECT

Sequoia National Forest Tulare, California Kern River Ranger District

Removal of hazard trees posing a hazard to two primary roads (22S05 and 21S03), an administrative site (Blackrock Station), and a developed recreation site (Blackrock Trailhead).

Location

Within 150 feet of the following roads and facilities: 22S05 from 22S29 north to Blackrock Station, and 21S03 north to Blackrock Trailhead.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/10/2006
2
Comment Period
05/16/2007
3
Decision
07/2007 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2007 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(3); 32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage)
BLACKROCK HAZARD TREE REMOVAL PROJECTDecision Signed Date: 07/05/2007 Legal Notice Date: 07/07/2007
ForestsSequoia National Forest
DistrictsKern River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 22,23,26,27,34, &35, T.20S., R34E.; Sec. 1,11,12,13,23,24,26, &35, T.21S., R.34E.; and Sec. 1,2,11, &12, T.22S., R.34E., MDM. - 500 acres.
Road managementForest productsFuels managementRecreation managementFacility management