The primary goal of this project is economic recovery of timber value lost from wildfire and mitigating public hazard by removing dead trees along open system roads and trails. The secondary goal is reforestation, within and outside of salvage areas.
Location
Lassen National Forest, Eagle Lake Ranger District. T30N R10E MDBM. Hog Fire perimeter. Approx. 5 miles east of Susanville, between Highway 36 and Highway 44, and extending north of Highway 44
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/20/2020
2
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | National Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Trail Management; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Hog Fire Salvage and Rehabilitation Project Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 12/03/2020 |
| Forests | Lassen National Forest |
| Districts | Eagle Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |