Variably thin approx 892 acres in WUI defense & threat zones using mechanical and/or hand thinning methods. Material may be sold as commercial sawlogs. Excess surface fuels will be treat by piling/burning, underburning or chipping.
Location
Breckenridge Mountain, Kern County, California, approx 11 miles SW of Lake Isabella, California
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/27/2010
2
Objection Period Start
05/07/2012
3
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Hfra Title I: Municipal Watersheds |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Breckenridge Forest Health and Fuels Reduction Project DN & FONSI | Decision Signed Date: 08/01/2012 |
| Forests | Sequoia National Forest |
| Districts | Kern River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T28S, R32E, Sections 19, 20, 30; T28S, R31E, Sections 14,15, 21-27, 34-36 MDB&M |