Mechanical and hand treatment w/ 12 inch dbh limit on approx. 467 ac. in WUI and follow-up prescribed burns for timber stand improvement to reduce fire hazard, increase fire suppression effectiveness, and improve stand vigor and structure.
Location
Along and mostly west of CA SR-89, north of CA SR 49, and east of the Forest Road 52. Lies between the communities of Sattley and Calpine, entirely within the Sattley-Calpine WUI.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/21/2016
2
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Sattley-Calpine Wildland Urban Interface Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/26/2016 |
| Forests | Tahoe National Forest |
| Districts | Sierraville Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 21 north, Range 14 east sections 29, 30, 32 |