To improve stand condition & habitat by hand thinning 12 ac & mechanical thinning 15 ac, by restoring 2.27 ac of aspen, & creating 8.55 ac of openings. To restore the hydrological function & reduce erosion on 0.25 mile of a tributary to Dry Cr.
Location
The Mix Project lies due east of and directly adjacent to the Russel Valley Subdivision.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/31/2011
2
Decision
07/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Decision Memo for Mix Stand Improvement and Forest Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/06/2011 |
| Forests | Tahoe National Forest |
| Districts | Truckee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T18N, R17E, part of Section 5, T19N, R17E, part of Section 32 |