The proposed action is to establish, re-establish and maintain 368 acres of a historically used Roundtree Fuelbreak that originated as firelines from past wildfires in the area. This project is in Cooperation with local Cal Fire MMU Unit.
Location
It is located along the front country bordering WUI area of Ponderosa Basin that has a very high density of private property and infrastructure. Along west and south sides of Ponderosa Basin community
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/01/2024
2
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3(11) |
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Roundtree Fuelbreak Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/17/2025 |
| Forests | Sierra National Forest |
| Districts | Bass Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township(s): T5 &6 S, Range(s): R20&21E, Section(s): T5S (11,24,23,26 (T6S) 1,6 |