Scoped under Modoc Restoration Project EA. Thin small trees (<7” DBH) with chainsaws over 742 acres & hand pilw a 200 foot wide strip along roads (approx. 130 acres) to maintain & enhance old growth trees that provide pileated woodpecker habitat.
Location
The project is in the Modoc Planning Area of the Upper Williamson watershed on the Chemult District. The project area is within the Former Reservation Lands of the Klamath Tribes.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/02/2009
2
Decision
08/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Modoc Pileated Habitat Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/11/2011 |
| Forests | Fremont-Winema National Forest |
| Districts | Chemult Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T30S R11E |