Decision Memo Completed

UPPER KERN CANYON LEGACY ROADS PROJECT

Sequoia National Forest Tulare, California Kern River Ranger District

Project would implement both road maintenance & site rehabilitation work identified within nine dispersed recreation areas located in the Upper Kern Canyon. All nine site accommodate both day use and overnight camping.

Location

Nine sites: Halfway, Thunderbird, Chico Flat, Corral Creek, Springhill, Old Goldledge, Ant Canyon, Lower and Upper Chamise, Calkins Flat

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/31/2009
2
Decision
05/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Travel Management
Upper Kern Canyon Legacy Roads ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/05/2010
ForestsSequoia National Forest
DistrictsKern River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 6, 8, 19, 30-31, T24S, R33E; Sections 31, 25, 23, T23S, R33E; MDB&M
Road managementRecreation management