Decision Memo Completed

Shaver Wishon Project

Sierra National Forest Fresno, California High Sierra Ranger District

Actions include felling and removing insect and disease infested trees along well traveled forest roads and selected campgrounds to reduce the risk of further insect and disease infestation within the project area and provide for public safety.

Location

Vegetation treatments along County Road M2440 (Dinkey Creek Road), McKinley Grove Road (Forest Service Road 11S40), and Dorabelle, Dinkey Creek, Gigantea, and Buck Meadow Campgrounds.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/11/2016
2
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Shaver Wishon ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/03/2016
ForestsSierra National Forest
DistrictsHigh Sierra Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9S, R24E, Sec. 25; T10S, R25E, Secs. 1-3, 11, 12; T10S, R26E, Secs. 5, 7, 8, 16-18, 20-22, 26, 27, 35, 36; T10S, R27E, Secs. 31, 32, 34-36; T11S, R26E, Secs. 1, 2; T11S, R27E, Secs. 1-6; MDBM
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Road management