This project will implement fuels reduction, improve forest health and increase public safety in response to high levels of mortality due to bark beetles. This project will include fuel breaks, density reduction and reforestation.
Location
Project is in the Blue Canyon area with main roads 10S02,10S18,10S17 and Peterson Mill Rd. Nearby communities include Shaver Lake, Ockenden, Pineridge, Cressmans, and Dinkey Creek
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/08/2018
2
Decision
02/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (2); 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Biomass; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments |
| Blue Rush Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/15/2018 |
| Forests | Sierra National Forest |
| Districts | High Sierra Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 10 south, Range 24 east, Sec.11-13,24;Township 10 south, range 25 east, sec.1-35;Township 11 south, Range 25 east, Sec.2-10 and 16; and Township 10 south, Range 26 east, Sec.7,18,19,29,30 |