Decision Memo Completed

Carstens Fire Site Preparation, Planting Project

Sierra National Forest Mariposa, California Bass Lake Ranger District

Spot pile, burn, plant and follow up hand release within the Carstens Fire area. Approx. 30 acres within and 20 acres outside the hazard trees removal area (roads 4S13 and 4S10 mainly). Additionally approx. 110 acres planting and release w/out prep.

Location

Carstens Fire area. Concentrating activities along Roads 4S10, 4S13, in areas previously masticasted or prepared by the Carstens fire east of Snow creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/19/2013
2
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Carstens Fire Site Preparation, Planting Project CEDecision Signed Date: 05/14/2014
ForestsSierra National Forest
DistrictsBass Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4S, R19E, Sections 9,10,20,21,28,29,32,33
Watershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)