Fell, pile &burn drought/bug killed trees in plantation that pose risk of extreme fire behavior & escape of adjacent underburn. Adds additional underburn acres in 50 yr old plantation and adjacent to plantation. Proposes minimal additional fireline.
Location
Fence Meadow Ridge/ Nutmeg Saddle.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/04/2015
2
Decision
10/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | National Fire Plan - Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Nutmeg Plantation Fire Hazard Removal | Decision Signed Date: 10/13/2015 |
| Forests | Sierra National Forest |
| Districts | High Sierra Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T11S, R25E, S.11-27; T11S R26E S. 7-8 & 17-18. |