Decision Memo Completed

Nelder Grove Fuels Reduction Project

Sierra National Forest Madera, California Bass Lake Ranger District

Fuels reduction to reduce threat to Nelder Grove giant sequoia grove and wildlife habitat by reducing fuel ladders and treating standing and down fuel loading to reduce potential loss in a subsequent fire.

Location

Nelder Grove Historical boundary and the roads around the Grove boundary

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/06/2022
2
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2025 (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); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Nelder Grove Ecological Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/30/2024
ForestsSierra National Forest
DistrictsBass Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management