Treat approx 2059 ac in WUI Defense and Threat zones to improve defensibility, resiliency and meet WUI standards. In threat zone include heterogeneity treatments. Pile burning, underburning as possible throughout.
Location
Immediately south of town of Truckee, east of State Route 89. Surrounded by neighborhoods including including Sierra Meadows, Ponderosa Palisades, and Martis Camp and Northstar Ski Resort.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/18/2017
2
Comment Period
05/05/2018
3
Objection Period Start
12/11/2018
4
Decision
04/2019 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
04/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Big Jack East Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/05/2019 |
| Forests | Tahoe National Forest |
| Districts | Truckee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 17N Range 16E Sections 21, 22, 27, 28, 33, 34. Township 16N Range 16E Sections 4, 9, 10, 14, 15. |