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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| ESHOM ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION | Decision Signed Date: 07/18/2019 |
| Forests | Sequoia National Forest |
| Districts | Hume Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T14-15S, R27-28E, MDB&M |