Hand cut and pile around large sequoias, burn piles, then underburn to treat surface and ladder fuel to reduce risk of stand replacement in high severity wildfire. Improve conditions for controlled burns or managed wildfire in the groves.
Location
Portion of Grant Grove in Giant Sequoia National Monument, and Abbott Creek Grove.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/22/2022
2
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| DECISION MEMORANDUM_FOR THE CHIEF_R5_EmergencyResponse_GiantSequoia | Decision Signed Date: 07/22/2022 |
| Forests | Sequoia National Forest |
| Districts | Hume Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |