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 Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Carstens Fire Site Preparation, Planting Project CE | Decision Signed Date: 05/14/2014 |
| Forests | Sierra National Forest |
| Districts | Bass Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T4S, R19E, Sections 9,10,20,21,28,29,32,33 |