Ophir & Lewers Creek Hazardous Fuels Reduction
Forest Service proposal is to treat vegetation to reduce hazardous fuels conditions and improve forest health on 2 Wildland Urban Interface parcels totaling approximately 150 acres, by cutting, piling and burning, and possible mechanical mastication
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Washoe Valley in Washoe County, Nevada: Ophir is1.75 miles south of the intersection of US Highway 395 and Nevada State Route 429, Lewers is between Lewers and Muskgrove Creeks off Franktown Rd.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/22/2011 |
| Decision | 12/2011 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2012 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
National Fire Plan - Other
Lead Management Unit:
Carson Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Ophir & Lewers Creek Hazardous Fuels Reduction
Decision Signed Date: 12/08/2011
Forests:
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Districts:
Carson Ranger District
States:
Nevada
Counties:
Washoe
Legal Land Description:
Ophir Creek: T17N, R19E, S1/2 of S1/2 of Sec 34, Mount Diablo Meridian; Lewer’s Creek:T16N, R19E, N1/2 of N1/2 of Sec 28, Mount Diablo Meridian.
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Steven Howell
1536 South Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
775-884-8114
srhowell@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 12/13/2011