Decision Memo Completed

Sugarloaf Fuels Reduction Project

Sequoia National Forest Tulare, California Western Divide Ranger District

The Project proposes treatment of approximately 1000 acres on Sequoia National Forest land within the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Fuels reduction treatments include locations that allow for roadside hazard tree removal and private land buffer.

Location

Adjacent to areas burned in the Windy and Cedar fires, between the White River and Spear Creek summer home tracts and continuing southwest of that area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/05/2023
2
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2025 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Sugarloaf Fuels Reduction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/29/2025
ForestsSequoia National Forest
DistrictsWestern Divide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management