Decision Memo Completed

Bear Valley Timber Stand Improvement

Stanislaus National Forest Alpine, California Calaveras Ranger District

Thinning on 208 acres of red fir/mixed conifer forest along the northern boundaries of the town of Bear Valley. Prescriptions include ground based mechanical treatments and hand cutting.

Location

Within the Bear Valley Mountain Special Use Permit area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/26/2010
2
Decision
09/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2010 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Bear Valley Timber Stand ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 09/28/2010
ForestsStanislaus National Forest
DistrictsCalaveras Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec 12 T7N R17E; Sec 6-7 T7N R18E
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants