Project focus: Treating priority areas in Whaleback Fire footprint by reducing safety hazards along roads, fuel breaks & treatment areas; recover economic value of burned trees; reduce fuel loads; accelerate reforestation; & treating Aspen stands.
Location
Project is approximately 20 miles NW of Susanville, CA; 5 miles W of the community of Spalding. Majority of project is on Whaleback Mountain. Small portion in Brockman Flat along County Road A1.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/23/2018
2
Comment Period
02/19/2019
3
Objection Period Start
04/09/2019
4
Decision
06/2019 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Decision Notice and FONSI Whaleback Fire Salvage Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/11/2019 |
| Forests | Lassen National Forest |
| Districts | Eagle Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |