Decision Memo Completed

SPEAR CREEK ROADSIDE HAZARD TREE MITIGATION

Sequoia National Forest Kern; Tulare, California Sequoia National Forest All Units

Felling and removing hazard trees along forest roads affected by the Cedar Fire, drought, and bark beetles in the Spear Creek area of the Giant Sequoia National Monument.

Location

This project decision would include forest roads in the Giant Sequoia National Monument affected by the Cedar Fire.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/01/2017
2
Decision
01/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance
SPEAR CREEK ROADSIDE HAZARD TREE MITIGATIONDecision Signed Date: 01/09/2018
ForestsSequoia National Forest
DistrictsWestern Divide Ranger District; Kern River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementRoad management