Whisky Ridge Ecological Restoration Project
The project would implement a strategy for ecological restoration that emphasizes the ecological role of fire, changing climate conditions, sensitive wildlife habitat and the importance of forest structure heterogeneity and hydrologic function.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project is within the Willow Creek watershed and is located east of the town of North Fork, California and is adjacent to the community of Cascadel Woods.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 04/13/2012 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 03/22/2013 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 05/28/2013 |
| Decision | 05/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Bass Lake Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management; Heritage Resource Management; Forest Products; Road Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Biomass; Road Decommissioning; Developed Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Scenery Management; Grazing Structural Improvements; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Whiskey Ridge Ecological Restoration Project Record of Decision
Decision Signed Date: 05/22/2013
Legal Notice Date: 05/31/2013
Forests:
Sierra National Forest
Districts:
Bass Lake Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Madera
Legal Land Description:
Township 7 South and Township 8 South; Range 23 East and Range 24 East
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Aimee Smith
57003 Road 225
North Fork, CA 93643
559-877-2218-3151
asmith03@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 6/28/2022