Decision Memo Completed

Mix Project

Tahoe National Forest Nevada, California Truckee Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (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); Watershed Improvements
Decision Memo for Mix Stand Improvement and Forest Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/06/2011
ForestsTahoe National Forest
DistrictsTruckee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT18N, R17E, part of Section 5, T19N, R17E, part of Section 32
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementForest products