Steep Slopes Forest Plan Amendment
Amend the Tahoe National Forest Land and Resources Management Plan to include plan components that specify where timber management activities can occur based on steeper slopes using tethered logging systems.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Forest-wide on all Tahoe National Forest System lands.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/16/2025 |
| Objection Period Start | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (16), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(16)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Tahoe National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
219 (2012)
Project Purpose:
Land Management Planning
Project Activity:
Plan Amendment
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Tahoe National Forest
Districts:
Tahoe National Forest All Units
States:
California
Counties:
Nevada; Placer; Plumas; Sierra; Yuba
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Karen Walden
631 Coyote Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
530/478-6175
karen.walden@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/12/2025