Thinning on about 300 acres of plantations, reducing stand density to decrease the risk of mortality from drought related insects and diseases; and, to improve riparian, meadow, hardwood and watershed conditions.
Location
Bailey Ridge Road west of Black Springs Road
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/27/2010
2
Comment Period
03/04/2011
3
Decision
05/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Bailey Plantation Health Improvement | Decision Signed Date: 05/27/2011 Legal Notice Date: 06/06/2011 |
| Forests | Stanislaus National Forest |
| Districts | Calaveras Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sec 1-2, 11-12 T6N R15E ; Sec 3-6 T6N R16E ; Sec 31, 33-35 T7N R16E |