Decision Memo Completed

River Complex Post Fire Restoration

Klamath National Forest & Butte Valley National Grassland Siskiyou, California Salmon River Ranger District

This project was created to respond to conditions created by the 2021 River Complex Fires and to reflect the changes in post fire conditions. This project includes site preparation, prescribed burning, reforestation, and sediment reduction activities

Location

Scott River Side: South of the town of Callahan, California in Siskiyou County. Salmon River Side: Northeast of Cecilville, California in Siskiyou County, Taylor Creek area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/26/2025
2
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
River Complex Post Fire RestorationDecision Signed Date: 08/25/2025
ForestsKlamath National Forest
DistrictsSalmon River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT38N, R10W, Sections 3, 7-21; T38N, R11W, Sections 11-13, 25; T39N, R8W, Sections 3-9, 15-18; T39N, R9W, Sections 1, 10-16, 24; T40N, R8W, Sections 32-35; T40N, R9W, Sections 35, 36; Mount Diablo MD.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed management