Grant and Abbott Creek Giant Sequoia Grove fuels reduction project
Hand cut and pile around large sequoias, burn piles, then underburn to treat surface and ladder fuel to reduce risk of stand replacement in high severity wildfire. Improve conditions for controlled burns or managed wildfire in the groves.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Portion of Grant Grove in Giant Sequoia National Monument, and Abbott Creek Grove.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/22/2022 |
| Decision | 07/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2022 (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:
Hume Lake Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
DECISION MEMORANDUM_FOR THE CHIEF_R5_EmergencyResponse_GiantSequoia
Decision Signed Date: 07/22/2022
Forests:
Sequoia National Forest
Districts:
Hume Lake Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Fresno
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Marianne Emmendorfer
35860 East Kings Canyon Rd
Dunlap, CA 93621
559-338-2251 x 370
marianne.emmendorfer@usda.gov
Last Updated: 10/5/2022