Decision Memo Completed

Russell Valley Fuels Reduction

Tahoe National Forest Nevada; Sierra, California Truckee Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.3 (9)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Russell Valley Fuels ReductionDecision Signed Date: 04/24/2025
ForestsTahoe National Forest
DistrictsTruckee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management