Decision Memo Completed

ROUGH PLANTATION RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE

Sequoia National Forest Fresno, California Hume Lake Ranger District

Improve forest health and reduce fuels in existing plantations, damaged by fire, drought & insects. Restore native species mix & maintain/promote old forest habitat components while reducing safety hazards on roads.

Location

Existing planted stands affected by the Rough Fire from Pine Ridge east into Boulder Creek drainage, including planted stands in Converse Basin and Evans Grove Complex giant sequoia groves.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/08/2020
2
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2020 (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; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
ROUGH PLANTATION RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCEDecision Signed Date: 09/28/2020
ForestsSequoia National Forest
DistrictsHume Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT13S, R26-29E
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementForest productsWildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementRoad management