Vegetation treatments to reduce the extent and risk of insect infestations, as well as to reduce the negative effects of those infestations on forest health and resilience, are proposed on 3,000 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands
Location
Locations across the American River RD currently in review, focusing on areas of tree mortality within the wildland urban interface.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/04/2016
2
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green) |
| Sunny South Insect Treatment Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/03/2016 |
| Forests | Tahoe National Forest |
| Districts | American River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |