Decision Memo Completed

ESHOM ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION

Sequoia National Forest Fresno; Tulare, California Hume Lake Ranger District

Improve forest health & wildlife habitat in high intensity drought/insect-kill area using mastication, biomass removal, prescribed burning, road decommissioning & reforestation in Eshom and Dry creek drainages. Reduces fuels near private property.

Location

Location is Eshom portion of HL District from highway 245 east to NPS boundary and Dark Canyon Rd (14S43) south to SQF Forest boundary with private lands.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/07/2018
2
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
ESHOM ECOLOGICAL RESTORATIONDecision Signed Date: 07/18/2019
ForestsSequoia National Forest
DistrictsHume Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT14-15S, R27-28E, MDB&M
Watershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Road managementFuels managementForest productsWildlife, fish, rare plants