» Chapter 1-Purpose and Need

» Chapter 2-Alternatives, including the Proposed Action

» Chapter 3-Affected Environment

» Chapter 4-Environmental Consequences

» Appendix A-Standards and Guidelines

» Appendix B-Modeling Outputs and Effects of Alternative Proposed Actions

» Appendix C-Consistency Review of Documentation for the Sierra Nevada Forest Plan Amendment

» List of Preparers

» Distribution List

» Acronyms and Abbreviations

SNFPA Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

June 2003

Chapter 2: Alternatives, including the Proposed Action

Chapter Contents

» Introduction

» Considering Risk and Uncertainty in the Decision

» Alternatives Considered in Detail

» Alternatives Considered but Eliminated from Detailed Analysis

» Comparison of Alternatives

» Summary Table: Comparison of Alternatives

Introduction

This chapter describes and compares the alternatives considered in detail. It defines differences in management direction and projected environmental impacts between the alternatives. It also discloses additional alternatives considered but eliminated from detailed study, and provides rationale for their dismissal.

USDA Forest Service · Pacific Southwest Region