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- Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
- Sequoia National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
- Sequoia National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
- Sequoia National Forest , Hume Lake Ranger District
- Sequoia National Forest , Kern River Ranger District
- Sequoia National Forest , Tule River Ranger District
| Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) | |||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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| Sierra Nevada Forest Plan Amendment (SNFPA) EIS |
- Land management planning | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Donald Yasuda 916-640-1168 dyasuda@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Prepare a narrowly focused analysis to comply with two orders issued by the Eastern District Court of California on November 4, 2009. Correct the 2004 SNFPA Final SEIS to address range of alternatives and analytical consistency issues. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/snfpa/2010seis | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District, Eldorado National Forest All Units, Inyo National Forest All Units, Lassen National Forest All Units, Modoc National Forest All Units, Plumas National Forest All Units, Sequoia National Forest All Units, Sierra National Forest All Units, Stanislaus National Forest All Units, Tahoe National Forest All Units, Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas, Esmeralda, Mineral, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Lassen, Madera, Mariposa, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yuba. LEGAL - Along the Sierra Nevada Range, from the Oregon/California border south to Lake Isabella as well as lands in western Nevada. Sierra Nevada National Forests | |||||
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| Sequoia National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) | R5 - Pacific Southwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST PLAN REVISION EIS |
- Land management planning | Developing Proposal Est. Notice of Adjustment 10/2013 |
Expected: 08/2016 | 09/2016 | Maria Ulloa 559-784-1500 ext 1160 mtulloa@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Land and Resource Management Plan, completed in 1988, has been amended multiple times. An assessment of forest lands and the development and implementation of a management plan with revisions every 10-15 years is required. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php?project=3375 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sequoia National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno, Kern, Tulare. LEGAL - 1.12 MM acres. Forest wide. | |||||
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| Sequoia National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) | R5 - Pacific Southwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| SURVIVAL TRAINING SCHOOLS OF CALIFORNIA CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Art Colson 760-379-5646 acolson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issuance of a one year outfitter guide special use permit-- teaching a hybrid of Native American traditions & contemporary backpacking/wilderness survival skills. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=34871 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tule River Ranger District, Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Tulare. LEGAL - T20-28S, R30-34E, MDB&M Various locations on the Western Divide and Kern River Ranger Districts | |||||
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| Sequoia National Forest , Hume Lake Ranger District | R5 - Pacific Southwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| BIG STUMP FIRE PROTECTION PROJECT EA |
- Fuels management | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 05/2014 | Paul Leusch 559-338-2320 pleusch@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to reduce fuels buildup in a portion of Big Stump Giant Sequoia Grove through prescribed burning to protect nearby facilities and begin reintroducing fire into the grove. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36313 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno, Tulare. LEGAL - T14S, R28E, MDB&M Portion of Big Stump Grove bisected by State Highway 180, and west of Kings Canyon National Park. | |||||
| BOULDER CREEK FUELS RESTORATION EA |
- Special area management - Fuels management |
Analysis Completed | Expected: 04/2013 Actual: 04/22/2013 |
06/2013 | Marianne Emmendorfer 559-338-2251 x 313 mmemmendorfer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Prescribe burn portions of Boulder Creek drainage in Monarch Wilderness and Agnew Roadless Area to continue reintroducing fire adjacent to the 2010 Sheep Fire. Fire would burn through a portion of Agnew, Deer Meadow, and Evans Complex Groves. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36314 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T13S, R29E, MDB&M Portion of Boulder drainage area west of Sheep Fire and north of Forest Road 14S02. | |||||
| DAVIS ROAD (FR 12S01) REPAIR CE |
- Road management | In Progress Scoping Start 08/06/2010 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 07/2013 | Marianne Emmendorfer 559-338-2251 x 313 mmemmendorfer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to maintain 11 miles of Davis Road (Forest Road No. 12S01) by replacing culverts, repairing the roadbed and other drainage features, and adding rock to the road surface. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32299 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T12-13S, R26-27E, MDB&M Davis Road (Forest Road 12S01) provides access between State Highway 180, and the Kings River above Pine Flat Reservoir. | |||||
| HUME ROADSIDE AND RECREATION SITE HAZARD TREE EA |
- Road management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/02/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 07/2013 | Marianne Emmendorfer 559-338-2251 x 313 mmemmendorfer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to fell dead or damaged trees along district roads that pose a safety hazard or danger to public/employees using these routes. Some trees may be removed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36312 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno, Tulare. LEGAL - T13-15S, R28-29E Hazardous or danger trees have been identified on portions of several district roads, mainly in Stony and Park Ridge areas. | |||||
| KIRKLAND PLANTATION THIN CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | In Progress Scoping Start 08/09/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 05/2014 | Marianne Emmendorfer 559-338-2251 x 313 mmemmendorfer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Masticate small trees (less than 10 inches dbh) and brush causing overstocked conditions in plantations near Kirkland Meadow. Underburn or pile and burn fuel concentrations. Leave 80-120 trees per acre and pockets of untreated shrubs for wildlife. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36971 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno, Tulare. LEGAL - T13-14S, R28-29E, MDB&M Hume Lake Ranger District | |||||
| LEFEVER CREEK BRIDGE AND ROAD DECOMMISSIONING EA |
- Road management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Marianne Emmendorfer 559-338-2251 x 313 mmemmendorfer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Decommission Lefever Creek bridge on Forest Service Road 13S91 by removing the decking, steel girders, and footings of the bridge. This area is closed to the general public and accesses private property. An alternative route provides adequate access. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno, Tulare. LEGAL - T12S, R25E, SW1/4 of Section 28 Lefever Creek bridge is located along FS Rd 13S91 in the Pine Flat Reservoir area. This area is closed to the general public and accesses private property. | |||||
| MILL FLAT CREEK ROADS MANAGEMENT EA |
- Road management - Watershed management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress Scoping Start 02/17/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 09/2013 | Marianne Emmendorfer 559-338-2251 x 313 mmemmendorfer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A proposal to seasonally close the Davis Road (FR 12S01) (approximately 12/1 - 4/15 based on weather conditions) and to decommission 13 forest roads or portions of roads (a total of 3.3 miles) within the Mill Flat Creek Critical Aquatic Refuge. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38634 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T13S, R26-27E MDB&M Mill Flat Creek drainage | |||||
| MILLWOOD OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE STAGING AREA REDESIGN PROJECT EA |
- Heritage resource management - Special use management - Watershed management - Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Road management |
In Progress Scoping Start 05/24/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 08/2013 | Carol Hallacy 559-338-2251 challacy@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to redesign the Millwood OHV Staging Area to better define camp/day use areas and road access in order to reduce impacts to the creek and other resources. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32302 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T13-14S, R27E, MDB&M Millwood Staging Area is a popular OHV use site, split by the Mill Flat Creek which is a critical aquatic refuge, & overlaps the potentially historic town site of Millwood | |||||
| STONY CREEK LODGE EXPANSION PROJECT (ASILOMAR MGMT COMPANY) EA |
- Facility management - Heritage resource management - Recreation management - Special use management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Carol Hallacy 559-338-2251 challacy@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Expand lodging facilities to 45 rooms at the Stony Creek Lodge, on Generals Highway. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=3387 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Section 33, T.14S., R.29E., MDM. < 5 acres. Stony Creek Lodge special use permit site on Generals Highway. | |||||
| TENMILE OVERFLOW RESTROOM INSTALLATION EA |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Miguel Macias 559-338-2251 x330 mmacias@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to install a vault toilet in the Tenmile Campground Overflow dispersed camping area to reduce impacts to resources. It would provide a permanent restroom to replace the portable restrooms placed in this area only during peak season use. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hume Lake Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Fresno. LEGAL - T13S, R28E, MDB&M The dispersed camping area is adjacent to Tenmile Campground on Tenmile Creek. | |||||
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| Sequoia National Forest , Kern River Ranger District | R5 - Pacific Southwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| 80's MINING PLAN OF OPERATIONS EA |
- Minerals and Geology - Road management - Special use management |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/19/2009 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 10/2013 | Dennis Dougherty 760-376-3781 ext. 530 ddougherty@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Placer mining operations for the exploration and extraction of gold from the stream channel in Greenhorn Creek and maintenance of the access roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=25625 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Sections 11 & 12, T.27S., R.31E., MDM. Kern County, CA. Greenhorn Creek located in the Greenhorn Mountains, on Kern River Ranger District. | |||||
| BOREL BUOY INSTALLATION EA |
- Facility management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Roger Porter 559-784-1500, ext. 1136 rwporter@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed project is to install flotation buoys along the length of the Borel Canal in the interest of public safety. Approximately 300 buoys will be installed; 120 of which will be on National Forest System land. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - FS land: T.26S., R.33E., Sections 4, 17, 19-20, 30; T.25S., R. 33E., Section 33. SCE land: T.26S., R.33E., Sections 4-5, 8, 19-20 Borel Canal across Lake Isabella | |||||
| BOREL RELICENSING RECREATION ENHANCEMENT PROJECT EA |
- Recreation management - Road management |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/06/2013 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 04/2013 | Penelope Shibley 760-376-3781 x 650 pshibley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reconstruct approximately 0.75 miles of the Black Gulch South Road, build permanent toilet facilities, and dumpster pads will be added to this site. Sandy Flat Day Use Area, construct asphalt surface trail from parking lot to Kern River Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=33062 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Black Gulch South: Section 10, T27S, R32E; Sandy Flat Day Use: Section 15, T27S, R32E, MDB&M Black Rock South, dispersed area offering overnight and day use opportunities, and access to Kern River. Sandy Flat Day Use Area, approximately 44 mi NE of Bakersfield along old Kern Canyon Road | |||||
| BOULDER GULCH OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE (OHV) RESTORATION PROJECT CE |
- Road management - Recreation management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Analysis Completed | Expected: 04/2013 Actual: 04/01/2013 |
04/2013 | Penelope Shibley 760-376-3781 x 650 pshibley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project proposes to decommission approximately 6 miles of unauthorized routes and hill climbs leading away from the Boulder Gulch campground and day use area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=36988 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Sections 7, 8, 17, 18, T26S, R33E, MDBM Boulder Gulch Campground | |||||
| BRUMLEY'S BEES CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 07/2013 | Art Colson 760-379-5646 acolson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Apiary Special Use Permit impacting less than five contiguous acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=32997 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Tulare. LEGAL - T20-29S, R33-35E, MDB&M Various locations on the Kern River Ranger District | |||||
| BUCKHORN WATER SYSTEM ASSOCIATION CE |
- Special use management | Analysis Completed | Expected: 04/2013 Actual: 04/12/2013 |
05/2013 | Art Colson 760-379-5646 acolson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to issue a water system special use permit for a new 10-year term. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=41400 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Sec. 20, T.25S., R.32E., MDBM. The elevation of the water system is approximately 6,000 feet above mean sea level (msl). The permit area is approximately 0.01 acres. The water system is located in the Slick Rock Recreation Residence Tract west of the Greenhorn Summit and south of Highway 155. | |||||
| CARVER (Stanley) ROCKHOUSE BASIN ROAD SPECIAL USE PERMIT EA |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 10/03/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 09/2013 | Art Colson 760-379-5646, ext. 562 acolson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: FLPMA road special use permit (SUP) to be reissued for 10 years, with no changes and no ground disturbing activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=33099 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Sections 26, 27, 34, T23S, R35 E, MDB&M Dome Land Wilderness | |||||
| DUNN SCHOOL OUTFITTER-GUIDE SPECIAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 05/2013 | Art Colson 760-379-5646 acolson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to continue operating supervised backpacking, hiking, and camping trips lasting from 1-2 weeks for 6th through 12th grade students. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=40319 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Tulare. LEGAL - NE1/4, SW1/4, Section 3, T21S, R34E, MDBM Forestwide | |||||
| GILBERT DITCH ASSOCIATION CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 08/2013 | Art Colson 760-379-5646 acolson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Operation and maintenance of a water irrigation ditch Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36451 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Section 10, T25S, R33E, MDB&M Kernville area | |||||
| HAFENFELD ISOLATED CABIN SUP RENEWAL CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2012 |
Expected: 11/2012 | 01/2013 | Art Colson 760-379-5646 acolson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to renew a special use permit for an isolated cabin used during the grazing season. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - NE ΒΌ, Section 32, T23S, R34E, MDB&M Located at Big Meadow. | |||||
| JOEY HEALTHY FOREST AND FUELS REDUCTION PROJECT EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Forest products |
In Progress Scoping Start 10/16/2012 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | John Gomez 760-376-3781 x673 johngomez@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Ecological restoration & hazardous fuels treatment on 950 acres in the wildland urban interface of the Horse Meadow Community. Treatments would employ mechanical and hand thinning, and prescribed fire, with some commercial timber harvest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=40280 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - T. 23 and 24 S., R. 33 and 34 E., Mount Diablo Base and Meridian (MDB&M). Horse Meadow, Kern Plateau, approximately 10 miles north of Lake Isabella, CA, off of Cherry Hill/ Sherman Pass Roads | |||||
| KENNY CARVER WATER TRANSMISSION LINE CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 07/2013 | Art Colson 760-379-5646 acolson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Maintenance & operation of a water transmission line (less than 12 inches diameter) and enclosure with reservoir covering 0.04 acres Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36452 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Section 14, T25S, R33E, MDB&M Kernville area | |||||
| KERN COUNTY BOAT PATROL STATION - SUP CE |
- Land ownership management - Special use management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Art Colson 760-379-5646 acolson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue new permit for one building (20 ft X 20 ft) and an associated parking area (one acre), to be used in conjuction with boat patrols on Lake Isabella. SUP to be issued for 10 years. (SUP was never issued. Previously under an ACOE lease) | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - NW 1/4 Sec. 9, T.26S., R.33E., MDM. Approximately one (1) acre. Kern County. Located near French Gulch Peninsula at Lake Isabella, on the Kern River Ranger District. | |||||
| KERN RIVER VALLEY GUN ASSOCIATION CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 06/2013 | Art Colson 760-379-5646, ext. 562 acolson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissue 10 year special use permit for a target range. No changes are proposed. Current permit covers approximately 40 acres and 0.25 miles of road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=33149 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - NE1/4 Section 3, T26S, R33E, MDB&M Kernville adjacent to Kern County Waste Disposal Transfer Station | |||||
| LOGSDON ROAD SPECIAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 06/2013 | Art Colson 760-379-5646 acolson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to renew special use permit for unimproved dirt road (approximately 600 feet long and 12 feet wide for 0.16 acres) that accesses private property from FS Road 21S02 near Beach Meadow. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=40318 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - NE1/4, SW1/4, Section 3, T21S, R34E, MDB&M Off FS Road 21S02 near north end of Beach Meadow. | |||||
| LOWER KERN CANYON & GREENHORN MTNS OHV RESTORATION PROJECT EA |
- Heritage resource management - Recreation management - Road management |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/06/2013 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 04/2013 | Penelope Shibley 760-376-3781 x 650 pshibley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Restore areas within Black Gulch North, Black Gulch South, and China Garden dispersed recreation areas in the Lower Kern Canyon. Protect sensitive resources in the vicinity of Evans Flat Campground located in the Greenhorn Mtns. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35862 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Black Glch N: S 9-10, T27S, R32E;Black Glch S: S 10,15-16, T27S, R32E; China Grdn: S 33, T27S,R31E; Evans Flt: S 25,T26S,R32E; Kern Cyn Tr: S 3, T27S,R32E; Woodwd Pk Tr: S30, T26S,R32E Lower Kern Canyon and Greenhorn Mtns | |||||
| MORELAND MINES RECLAMATION EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Minerals and Geology - Watershed management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Tim Kelly 760-379-5646 583 tkelly@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Closure of mine openings and removal of structures, old equipment, and trash, from nine (9) abandoned mines. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=25626 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Sections 17, 18, 19, & 20, T.28S., R.34E., MDM. Kern County, CA. Located in the Alaska Flat area of the Piute Mountains, on Kern River Ranger District. | |||||
| NUUI CUNNI CULTURAL CENTER, KERN RIVER PAIUTE COUNCIL CE |
- Special use management | Analysis Completed | Expected: 05/2013 Actual: 05/14/2013 |
06/2013 | Art Colson 760-379-5646 acolson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Operation and maintenance of a Native American interpretive center (Forest Service building on Forest Service land) Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=36455 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Section 19, T26S, R33E, MDB&M French Gulch at Lake Isabella | |||||
| OSA MEADOW RESTORATION PROJECT EA |
- Watershed management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Steve Anderson 760-376-3781 x. 680 swanderson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Meadow restoration project proposes to improve aquatic conditions and raise the water table beneath Osa Meadow. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=33026 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Section 16, SE 1/4 Section 17, T20S, R34E, MDB&M Osa Meadow restoration project would be located off of Forest Service Road 20S25 on the Kern Plateau, located north of the Blackrock Work Center. Osa Meadow is approximately 90 acres in size. | |||||
| PIUTE MOUNTAINS TRAVEL MANAGEMENT EIS |
- Heritage resource management - Recreation management - Land management planning |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Penelope Shibley 760-376-3781 x 650 pshibley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A collaborative process to develop a travel management plan for the Piute Mountains area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34119 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Piute Mountains, Sequoia National Forest Piute Mountains, south of Lake Isabella, California. | |||||
| RANCHERIA FOREST RESTORATION PROJECT EA |
- Forest products | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/23/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 11/2013 | Penelope Shibley 760-376-3781 pshibley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: An ecological restoration project in the Oak Ridge area of the Greenhorn Mountains. This project will implement sustainable forest practices by improving wildland fire safety, wildlife habitat, and economic use of forest by-products. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33846 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - T25 and 26S, R31 and 32E, MDBM Oak Ridge area, Greenhorn Mountains | |||||
| SCODIE ALLOTMENT IMPROVEMENTS CE CE |
- Grazing management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 08/2013 | Mark Stieler 760-379-5646 mstieler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Install fencing to separate grazing management units and eliminate livestock access to riparian corridor. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=39665 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Sections 14 and 16, Township 27 South, Range 36 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian. Scodie Mountains, Kiavah Wilderness, Horse Canyon area | |||||
| SHIRLEY MEADOWS SKI AREA 40-YEAR PERMIT CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 06/2013 | Art Colson 760-379-5646 acolson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a new 40 year permit with no changes from the current 20 year permit or master development plan. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=36973 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Shirley Meadows T25S, R32E, Section 32 Alta Sierra Ski area at Shirley Meadow | |||||
| SIRRETTA OHV TRAIL EIS |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Cheryl Bauer 760-376-3781 X 630 cabauer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analysis of OHV trail as per the Sequoia Land Management Plan Mediated Settlement Agreement. Revised DEIS published August 2002. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - T.22-23S., R.34E., MDM. Seven (7) miles. Kern Plateau, Cannell Meadow Ranger District. | |||||
| SLICK ROCK SIX ROAD ASSOCIATION CE |
- Special use management | Analysis Completed | Expected: 04/2013 Actual: 04/12/2013 |
05/2013 | Art Colson 760-379-5646 acolson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Re-issue a road special use permit for a new 10-year term. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41399 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Sec. 20, T.25S., R.32E., MDBM. The elevation of the road is approximately 6,000 feet above mean sea level (msl). The permit area is approximately 0.09 acres. The road is located west of the Greenhorn Summit and south of Highway 178 in the Slick Rock Recreation Residence Tract. | |||||
| STUDEBAKER ROAD 10-YEAR SUP CE |
- Special use management | Analysis Completed | Expected: 04/2013 Actual: 04/12/2013 |
05/2013 | Art Colson 661-303-2914 acolson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This proposal is to issue a road SUP for a new 10-year term because the previous SUP Holder is deceased. There are no changes to the permitted area or use. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=41278 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - _SW1/4, Sec. 5, T26S, R33E, MDBM, The elevation of the road is approximately 2,600 feet above mean sea level (msl). The area for development is approximately 0.01 acres The road is located to the south and adjacent to Jesse James Trailer Park off Tuttle Road. | |||||
| Sirretta Road Blowdown Salvage CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress Scoping Start 08/10/2011 |
Expected: 09/2011 | 10/2011 | Penelope Shibley 760-376-3781 pshibley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Ecological restoration, reducing fuels loading removal of hazard, dead or damaged trees and prescribed burning. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - Sec. 13 & 24, T22S, R33E and Sec. 19 & 20, T22S, R34E MDBM; Along Sirretta Road #22S21 Sirretta Road/Sherman Pass area of eastern Tulare County | |||||
| TAYLOR/LONG GRAZING PROJECT EA |
- Grazing management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/27/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 09/2013 | Mark Stieler 760-379-5646 mstieler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to reauthorize an existing grazing permit for the Taylor/Long Allotment located on the Kern Plateau. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=40893 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Sections 20 & 23, T24S, R34E, MDB&M Taylor and Long Meadows on the Kern Plateau, accessed from Cherry Hill Road (22S12) | |||||
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS LEASE AT DEMOCRAT EA |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2013 |
Expected: 12/2013 | 01/2014 | Art Colson 760-379-5646 acolson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: New communications use lease at an existing communications site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=40895 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - .5 (one half) acre. Section 5, T28S, R31E, MDBM; elevation 2,300 ft. Highway 178 in the Lower Kern Canyon near Forest Service Road 28S68 | |||||
| YUBA FARMS PASTURE - SUP RENEWAL CE |
- Special use management - Land ownership management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Art Colson 760-379-5646 acolson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Re-issue special use permit for existing livestock area, consisting of 3.0 acres of fenced area, to feed four (4) head of animals yearly from April 1st through September 30th. SUP to be issued for 10 years. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Kern River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - E1/2, SE1/4 NW1/4 Section 36, T.26S., R.31E., MDM. Approximately 3.0 acres. Located near Poso Creek on the Kern River Ranger District. | |||||
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| Sequoia National Forest , Tule River Ranger District | R5 - Pacific Southwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| LONG MEADOW RESTORATION PROJECT CE |
- Watershed management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/16/2013 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 09/2013 | Robin Galloway 559-539-2607 Ext 280 rgalloway@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Restore meadow functioning by repairing headcuts in Long Meadow by establishing a low gradient step pool system from the bottom of the meadow up to the headcut. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35446 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tule River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - T22S., R31E., Sections 26 and 35 Long Meadow is located just below Long Meadow Giant Sequoia Grove | |||||
| REVISION 1 to FROG PROJECT AREA ANALYSIS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EA |
- Forest products - Fuels management |
Analysis Completed | Expected: 05/2013 Actual: 05/14/2013 |
07/2013 | Richard Stevens 559-539-2607 ristevens@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Revision 1 to existing environmental documention to allow for forest thinning to reduce stand density for vegetation management, fuels management, and public safety activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34863 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tule River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - T23-24S, R31-32E; MDB&M Approximately 29 air miles east of Porterville, CA. | |||||
| TOBIAS ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT EA |
- Watershed management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Forest products |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/09/2013 |
Expected: 12/2013 | 03/2014 | Penelope Shibley 760-376-3781 x 650 pshibley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Ecological restoration, by thinning and prescribed burning, to restore a healthy, diverse, fire-resistant forest structure and species composition. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40890 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tule River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - 11,000 acres within TS24S, R32E, MDBM Greenhorn Mountains adjoining Sugarloaf Road (24S15) between Alta Sierra (Portuguese Pass) and Dunlap Pass, south of Johnsondale | |||||
| TULE RIVER RESERVATION PROTECTION PROJECT EIS |
- Fuels management | In Progress NOI in Federal Register 08/26/2008 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 11/2013 | Richard Stevens 559-539-2607 ristevens@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project will reduce flammable vegetation through prescribed burning within the area adjoining the northern boundary of the Tule River Indian Reservation. Proposed under the Tribal Forest Protection Act. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=15504 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tule River Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Tulare. LEGAL - Sections 4-10, T.21S., R.31E., and Section 1, 2, 11-14, T.21S., R.30E., MDM. Project area is adjacent to the Forest Service/Tule River Indian Reservation boundary. | |||||
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