Environmental Assessment Completed

Coyote Fuel Reduction and Forest Restoration Project

Sierra National Forest Fresno; Madera, California High Sierra Ranger District

This proposal would manage WUI to provide a higher level of safety from wildfire to residences and businesses and manage trees, vegetation, and fuel beds to improve resilience.

Location

The project area (approximately 4800 acres) is located south of Huntington Lake and west of the China Peak Ski Area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/04/2012
2
Comment Period
01/19/2013
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Coyote Fuel Reduction and Forest Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/21/2013 Legal Notice Date: 05/23/2013
ForestsSierra National Forest
DistrictsHigh Sierra Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management