Decision Memo Completed

Reforestation Using Herbicide

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

To use herbicides such as Glyphosate and Triclopyr within the approximately 2,060 acres in the Rough,Eshom/KNP fire areas to improve planted seedling survival. through reduced shrub competition.

Location

In previously planted stands in the Rough and KNP Fire footprints, and Eshom restoration project areas across the Hume Lake Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/25/2023
2
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Reforestation Using Herbicide Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 04/11/2024
ForestsSequoia National Forest
DistrictsHume Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT13-14S, R27-29E, MDBM
Vegetation management (other than forest products)