Decision Memo Completed

Courtney Fire Reforestation Project

Sierra National Forest Madera, California Sierra National Forest All Units

The Courtney fire of 2014 killed the majority of trees in the fire perimeter. Numerous snags of various sizes are present throughout the fire area. Pine stands that vegetated the fire area have been converted to pine snags. The fire created hazardous

Location

The Courtney fire area is between Bass Lake and road 426 on the Bass Lake Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2015
2
Decision
11/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Courtney Fire Reforestation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/19/2015
ForestsSierra National Forest
DistrictsSierra National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionT7S, R22E, S16,21
Vegetation management (other than forest products)