Blacksmith Ecological Restoration Project
Improve landscape resilience to disturbance by treating select stands to reduce fuels, improve growing conditions for individual trees, and improve species composition on approximately 6000 acres of plantation and natural stands.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project is located in the vicinity of Nevada Point Ridge, Blacksmith Flat, Ralston Ridge, Ramsey Crossing, and Desert Cold Springs between the Rubicon River and the Middle Fork of the American Ri
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 10/25/2012 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 11/22/2013 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 03/18/2014 |
| Objection Period Start | 03/05/2014 |
| Decision | 05/2014 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2014 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Georgetown Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Forest Products; Watershed Management; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Blacksmith Ecological Restoration Project
Decision Signed Date: 05/12/2014
Legal Notice Date: 05/12/2014
Forests:
Eldorado National Forest
Districts:
Georgetown Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Placer
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Dana Walsh
7600 Wentworth Springs Rd
Georgetown, CA 95634
530-333-5558
danawalsh@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/9/2018