Decision Memo Completed

Sims Fire Restoration - Thin and Release Plantations and Reforestation with Site Preparation

Six Rivers National Forest Humboldt; Trinity, California Lower Trinity Ranger District

Thin and Release of existing plantations in the Sims fire area and reforestation with site preparation of areas that haven't had natural tree regeneration.

Location

The Project area lies south of Forest Road No. 04N13 in the vicinity of Grapevine Creek

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/01/2015
2
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2016 (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
Sims Fire Restoration Plantation Treatment ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/30/2016
ForestsSix Rivers National Forest
DistrictsLower Trinity Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 4 N., R. 5 E., Section 24; T. 4 N., R. 6 E., Section 18 and 19
Vegetation management (other than forest products)