Decision Memo Completed

Steep Slopes Forest Plan Amendment

Tahoe National Forest Nevada; Placer; Plumas; Sierra; Yuba, California Tahoe National Forest All Units

Amend the Tahoe National Forest Land and Resources Management Plan to include plan components that specify where timber management activities can occur based on steeper slopes using tethered logging systems.

Location

Forest-wide on all Tahoe National Forest System lands.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/16/2025
2
Objection Period Start
03/20/2026
3
Decision
05/2026 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (16), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(16)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (2012)
Project ActivityPlan Amendment
Steep Slopes Forest Plan AmendmentDecision Signed Date: 05/19/2026 (In Appeal Period) Legal Notice Date: 05/19/2026
ForestsTahoe National Forest
DistrictsTahoe National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Land management planning