Valley Creek 20 Acres Hand Thinning
Propose to hand-cut, hand-pile, and pile-burn shrubs and trees up to 10" dbh. Reentry into stand will take place periodically within burn windows to perform prescribed fire treatments to promote a mosaic of burn patterns resulting in forest health.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is near the remote communities of La Porte and American House and the Little Grass Valley and Sly Creek Reservoirs in the Lost Creek watershed.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/14/2022 |
| Decision | 06/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2022 (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:
Feather River Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Valley Creek 20 Acres Hand Thinning
Decision Signed Date: 06/28/2022
Forests:
Plumas National Forest
Districts:
Feather River Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Plumas
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jason Miller
875 Mitchell Avenue
Oroville, CA 95965-4699
530-532-7431
jason.t.miller@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/29/2022