Increase forest stand resiliency to insects and disease by thinning trees on approximately 1,100 acres within the wildland urban interface (WUI) surrounding Alta Sierra.
Location
Alta Sierra community, Wildland Urban Interface
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/21/2015
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13); 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green) |
| SUMMIT HEALTHY FOREST PROJECT | Decision Signed Date: 08/02/2016 (FS Withdrawn) |
| SUMMIT HEALTHY FOREST PROJECT REVISED DECISION MEMO | Decision Signed Date: 06/29/2017 |
| Forests | Sequoia National Forest |
| Districts | Kern River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T25S, R32E; MDB&M |