Salvage of 130 acres of fire and insect killed trees, with less than 0.5 miles of temporary road construction. Approximately 145 acres will be planted. Retain snag retention corridor consisting of 68 acres. (See "other project information" below.)
Location
Kern Plateau - Trout Creek, Rattlesnake Creek and Dark Canyon subwatershed of the Kern River Ranger District. Along portions of Forest Service roads 22S20 and 22S38.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/01/2008
2
Comment Period
02/13/2009
3
Decision
04/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2009 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| VISTA FIRE RESTORATION PROJECT | Decision Signed Date: 04/17/2009 Legal Notice Date: 04/21/2009 |
| Forests | Sequoia National Forest |
| Districts | Kern River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections16, 17, 20, & 21, T.22S., R.34E., MDM. Approximately 17 air miles north/northeast of Kernville, CA. |