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 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; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green) |
| ROUGH PLANTATION RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE | Decision Signed Date: 09/28/2020 |
| Forests | Sequoia National Forest |
| Districts | Hume Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T13S, R26-29E |