Eastside Fuels Healthy Forest Restoration Project
Hazardous fuels reduction using hand thinning, cutting, piling, lop/scatter, prescribed fire (pile & understory), and restoration in wildland fire footprints by seed collection, hand planting, and seeding of native trees and plants.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The analysis area for this project encompasses approx. 12,117 acres of NFS land within the developed areas on the eastside of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/01/2025 |
| Decision | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Eastside Fuels Healthy Forest Restoration Project
Decision Signed Date: 10/21/2025
Forests:
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Districts:
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
States:
Nevada
Counties:
Clark
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Joshua Thalacker
1200 Franklin Way
Sparks, NV 89431
702-875-4387
joshua.thalacker@usda.gov
Last Updated: 10/21/2025