Decision Memo Developing Proposal

Modoc West Plantation Fuel Reduction Project

Modoc National Forest Lassen; Modoc; Siskiyou, California Modoc National Forest All Units

Golden State Natural Resources/Modoc NF partnership to improve forest health by removing excess fuels from Modoc NF, Big Valley and Doublehead RD plantations to avert large destructive wildfires.

Location

Existing conifer plantations in various locations throughout the Big Valley and Doublehead Ranger Districts.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/2023 (Estimated)
2
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityBiomass; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsModoc National Forest
DistrictsBig Valley Ranger District; Doublehead Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementClimate change adaptationCarbon stewardship