Hearst Corporation planning new THP near Mc Cloud River.

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THP 2-13-019 SIS (Angle Creek PTHP) Hearst Corporation; 488 acres; 100% selection logging.  Angel Creek (MD: T39N R2W, Sec 23,24,25,26; T39N R1W Sec 19,29,30).  Winter operations, moderate erosion hazard, steep slopes up to 65%, landslide terrain, 8 road drainage work sites, 1 spotted owl within 1.3mi, scattered large trees.  Estimated public comment deadline: 06/15/13.

This THP is about 5 miles SE of the town of Mc Cloud, CA near the Mc Cloud River.  Hearst Corporation is planning a tractor and cable selection logging operation near Angle Creek which is a tributary to the Mc Cloud River and Lake Mc Cloud.  There are 21 unstable areas in the THP area including active and dormant landslides, debris slides and cut bank failures.  Hearst Corporation is planning to use a road and landing adjacent to Angel Creek, and a skid road in a class II watershed. More information is available on the THP Tracking Center website.
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