Decision Memo Completed

Gigantea Fuels Reduction and Restoration Project

Sierra National Forest Fresno, California High Sierra Ranger District

. The project is designed to reduce the threat of wildfire to the McKinley Grove of giant sequoias.

Location

The project is located in and around McKinley Grove.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/08/2022
2
Comment Period
01/22/2024
3
05/03/2024
4
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (9)
Special Authority2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Notice and Comment Regulation2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Gigantea Fuels Reduction and Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/03/2024
ForestsSierra National Forest
DistrictsHigh Sierra Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)