Decision Memo Completed

2017 Waterman Project

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

The 2017 Waterman Project will treat conifer plantation stands through manual and mechanical thinning and follow-up burning treatments as well as conducting additional fuels reduction work on the Waterman Ridge and associated road systems.

Location

The Waterman Project footprint lies on the upper 1/3 of Waterman Ridge approximately 4 miles East/Northeast of Willow Creek, CA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/17/2017
2
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
2017 Waterman ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/28/2017
ForestsSix Rivers National Forest
DistrictsLower Trinity Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT7N, R5E, Sec. 10, 13-15, 24, 25; T7N, R6E, Sec. 30-32 AND T6N, R6E, Sec. 5, 6
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management