Decision Memo Completed

Bass Lake Annex Mastication Fuel Treatment

Sierra National Forest Madera, California Sierra National Forest All Units

Project will utilize a mastication machine to grind brush and small trees to create a fuel break around the Bass Lake Annex private property. Brush and trees will generally be 1-9 inches in diameter. Cut material will be mulched and left to decompose

Location

West side of Bass Lake Annex private property. Approximately 1.5 miles south of Bass Lake

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/18/2012
2
Comment Period
05/18/2012
3
Decision
09/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Bass Lake Annex MasticationDecision Signed Date: 09/27/2012 Legal Notice Date: 09/29/2012
ForestsSierra National Forest
DistrictsSierra National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionT7S R22E S35, T6S R22E S2
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management