Blatchley Fuels Reduction and Forest Restoration

FONSI-DN Blatchley Final 12-5-23

Environmental Compliance

States the Blatchley Project complies with the laws and the forest plan that set thresholds for significance, supporting a finding of no significant impact.2

Endangered Species Act

California spotted owl and wolverine: may affect, not likely to adversely affect; no effect on the endangered gray wolf.2

Clean Air Act

Predicted emissions are below General Conformity thresholds; prescribed fire and pile burning fall under an approved Smoke Management Program.2

Clean Water Act

Water quality is not expected to be adversely affected given resource protection measures and best management practices in project design.2

Timber Harvest

Timber harvest meets 16 U.S.C. 1604(g)(3)(E) conditions: soil protected, restocking assured, reforestation where necessary.2

Signed Public Letter Blatchley

Scoping notice

Opens scoping for the Blatchley Project, which would treat about 5,151 acres south of Sierraville to reduce wildfire risk and improve roads.3

Comment submission

Comments are accepted by email, mail to the Sierraville District Ranger, or fax, preferably within 30 days of the newspaper notice.3

Objection eligibility

The project is subject to 36 CFR 218, so those who submit timely specific written comments may file an objection.3