Decision Memo Completed

North Merced Prescribed Burn

Stanislaus National Forest Mariposa; Tuolumne, California Groveland Ranger District

Prescribed burning on up to 12,000 acres to reduce fuels and increase the resiliency and quality of wildlife habitat.

Location

Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties, Stanislaus National Forest, Groveland Ranger District, T2S R18E Sec.13,24,25; T2S R19E Sec.15-22,25-36; T2S R20E Sec.30; and T3S R19E Sec.2-6

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/27/2019
2
Decision
01/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2020 (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; Species Habitat Improvements
North Merced Prescribed BurnDecision Signed Date: 01/24/2020
ForestsStanislaus National Forest
DistrictsGroveland Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management