The Truckee RD developed the Proposed Action through collaboration in winter and spring of 2019. It would treat up to 3,000 acres east of Stampede Reservoir using forest thinning and biomass removal, mastication, and prescribed burning.
Location
Located in Sierra County northeast of Stampede Reservoir, adjacent to the Forest Service System 270 / 860 Road.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/23/2019
2
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 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 (Green) |
| Ladybug Forest Health and Fuels Reduction Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/09/2020 |
| Forests | Tahoe National Forest |
| Districts | Truckee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 19 north Range 17 east sections 2, 3, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34, 35 |