Manual and mechanical fuels treatment, as well as prescribed fire for the benefit of forest health, wildfire resilience, hydrological function and resiliency to climate change.
Location
The Russell Valley is a high use area northeast of the town of Truckee, CA and the project area is entirely within the Wildland Urban Interface defense and threat zone.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/13/2024
2
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (9) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Russell Valley Fuels Reduction | Decision Signed Date: 04/24/2025 |
| Forests | Tahoe National Forest |
| Districts | Truckee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |