Roseburg Resources Company to clearcut log east of McCloud, CA.

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THP 2-17-001 SIS (South Trumpet THP) Roseburg Resources Company, 367 acres; 100% clearcut logging.  Middle Bear Creek (MD: T39N R2E Sec.2, 3, 10, 11).  Winter operations, low erosion hazard, steep slopes up to 70%, impaired 303.d watershed, herbicides, wet area, northern goshawk, bald eagle, long haired star tulip, scattered large trees.  Estimated public comment deadline:02/27/17. VIEW

This THP is about 21 miles east of McCloud, CA and about 3 miles NW of Pondosa, CA and Highway 89 at an elevation of 4,100 to 4,640 feet.  Roseburg Resources Company is planning a 100% clearcut tractor based logging operation in ponderosa pine, sugar pine, Douglas fir, white fir, incense cedar and lodge pole pine forests.  Construction of roads and landings are proposed during the winter period.  Historic northern goshawk sightings were reported in sections 09, 23 and 34, and a bald eagle was observed 1 mile south of the THP area. There is an active willow flycatcher population at Bear Creek bridge on Pondosa Way, and long haired star tulip was found in unit 1101.
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