Decision Memo Completed

Borel Fire Salvage

Sequoia National Forest Kern, California Kern River Ranger District

The project salvages approx. 415 acres of timber on high severity burned land S to SE of Valley View community, removes approx. 110 acres of roadside hazard trees along Saddle Springs Rd, and reforests approx. 400 acres.

Location

High severity burned land S to SE of Valley View community and roadside hazard trees along Saddle Springs Rd

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/29/2025
2
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (9)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Borel Fire SalvageDecision Signed Date: 08/26/2025
ForestsSequoia National Forest
DistrictsKern River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management