Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

Starvation Creek Grove Hazardous Fuels Reduction

Sequoia National Forest Tulare, California Western Divide Ranger District

Starvation Creek Giant Sequoia Grove burned at high severity in the 2021 Windy Fire resulting in few live sequoias remaining mixed with many standing dead trees. This project removes dead non-sequoia trees and shrubby fuel, and plants area with native species.

Location

T23S, R31E, portions of Sec. 9,10, 15 and 16 MDB&M, in or immediatly adjacent to Starvation Grove.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
4/29/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionTVA 31 (18 CFR Appendix A to Subpart C of Part 1318(31))
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)