NRCS Soil Pit Survey
Approximately 200 soil pits will be dug roughly 18" in diameter and up to 60" deep to classify soils throughout the Golden Trout and South Sierra Wilderness. Soil will be placed back where they originated from and the area will be naturalized.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Golden Trout Wilderness and South Sierra Wilderness
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/21/2024 |
| Decision | 08/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Mount Whitney Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Project Decision Information
NRCS Soil Pit Survey
Decision Signed Date: 08/06/2024
Forests:
Inyo National Forest
Districts:
Mount Whitney Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Inyo; Tulare
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Michael Wiese
P.O. Box 8
Lone Pine, CA 93545
760-920-7037
michael.wiese@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/5/2025