Modoc National Forest NEPA Projects

Projects are proposed actions that are analyzed through the NEPA process (EIS, EA, or CE) that involves analyzing different alternatives to the proposed action, requires public notice and comment, and results in a NEPA decision (ROD, DN, or DM) which, subject to an administrative appeals process, and is implemented on the ground. The Forest Projects below are projects that we are analyzing or have analyzed under the NEPA process. Projects that are "Developing Proposal" or "Under Analysis" may have an opportunity for public collaboration and input on the proposed actions and the analysis being conducted.

Modoc National Forest Project Archive

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Crowder Block Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project Phase 2

Treat approximately 5700 acres of large ungulate habitat with prescribed fire to improve forage quality and quantity. Reduce potential for stand/habitat replacing fire burning outside of historical norms.

Devil's Garden Plantation Management

Plantation Thinning and fuels reduction on multiple plantations throughout the Devil's Garden RD. Analysis area covers approximately 9500 acres. Current plans are to thin on approximately 5600 acres within the analysis area,

Devils Garden Conservation Camp Boundary Thin

Thining of juniper 12" dbh and smaller along either side of existing runway/road. Residual juniper may be prunned.

Geothermal Leasing Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement

The Forest Service was a cooperating agency, assisting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in that Agency's geothermal leasing analysis and decision. The BLM issued a record of decision on 12/17/2008.

Mowitz Pasture Juniper Treatment

Harvest of all juniper that do not exhibit old growth characteristics in areas that are being encroached upon by juniper. Juniper is making project area unsuitable for sage grouse.

North Warner Roadside Fuel Break Management

Create denfensible space and improve firefighter safety through development of roadside fuel breaks along major access roads.

Sierra Nevada Forests Management Indicator Species (SNF MIS) Amendment

Amend Land and Resource Management Plans for ten (10) Forests within the Sierra Nevada region by modifying Management Indicator Species (MIS) lists and associated monitoring strategies.

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