Sierra Pacific Industries to clearcut log against the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area NE of Weaverville, CA.

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THP 2-19-011 TRI (Birdie THP) Sierra Pacific Industries, 576 acres; 72% clearcut, 18% fuel break, 10% selection, 1% roadside, misc no-harvest logging.  Hatchet Creek, North Fork Swift Creek (MD: T36N R7W Sec 6; T36N R8W Sec 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, T37N R8W Sec 35, 36).  Winter operations, high erosion hazard, steep slopes up to 70%, landslide terrain, impaired 303.d watershed, trinity wilderness area, oversized units, herbicides, spotted owl, 13 sensitive plant species, scattered large trees.  Estimated public comment deadline: 03/01/19. SUBMIT COMMENTS,  VIEW THP

This THP is a few miles NW of Trinity Center, CA and Trinity Lake, and about 18 miles NE of Weaverville, CA at an elevation of 2,760 to 5,480 feet. Section 3 (unit 301 is up against the wilderness boundary) and section 35 are adjacent to the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area.  Sierra Pacific Industries is planning a mostly clearcut tractor and cable logging operation on steep and unstable slopes (there are 10 unstable areas in section 35 outside of THP units) in Douglas fir, ponderosa pine, sugar pine, white fir and incense cedar forests.  The use and construction of roads, landings and crossings is planned during the winter period.  13 sensitive plant species were found including: Klamath Mountain catchfly in units 106, 202 and 3503, citrus fawn lily in the northern portion of unit 106 and within units 202 and 3503, clustered lady’s slipper in units 103 and 106, English peak greenbriar in unit 104, glaucous umbrellawort in unit 104, Shasta County arnica in unit 1202, slender goldbanner in unit 1202, Klamath manzanita south of unit 902, California pitcher plant in units 901 and 902, Congdon’s buckwheat in unit 901, redwood lily in units 201, 202, 3504 and 3505, Shasta lily in unit 103 and showy raillardella in units 103, 201, 202, 3504, 901, and 902.  There are two spotted owl nesting territories within 1.3 miles of the THP area.
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Sierra Pacific Industries to clearcut and sanitation salvage log nice stands of higher elevation forest near Downieville, CA.

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THP 2-19-006 SIE (Hen House THP) Sierra Pacific Industries, 843 acres; 44% clearcut, 32% sanitation salvage, 21% commercial thinning, 3% shelterwood, misc roadside logging.  Little Wolf Creek, Middle Fork Kanaka Creek (MD: T19N R10E, Sec 13, 25: T19N R11E Sec 19, 21, 29, 30, 31).  Winter operations, high erosion hazard, steep slopes up to 70%, landslide terrain, 53 road drainage work sites, impaired 303.d watershed, oversized units, middle yuba roadless area, herbicides, CA spotted owl, foothill yellow legged frog, Sierra valley lewisia, 11 acres of large tree logging.  Estimated public comment deadline: 02/28/19. SUBMIT COMMENTS,  VIEW THP

This THP is about 18 miles north of I-80 and about 4 miles SE of Downieville, CA near the Middle Fork of the Yuba River at an elevation of 4,000 to 5,700 feet.  Sierra Pacific Industries is planning a clearcut and sanitation salvage tractor and cable logging operation in nice high elevation stands of white fir, red fir, incense cedar, Douglas fir, sugar pine and incense cedar forests.  Section 31 is adjacent to the Middle Yuba Roadless Area, and 11 acres of logging is proposed inside late seral (large tree) stands within cable clearcut unit 30-0606.  SPI is planning to construct 2 spur roads within watercourse areas, use an existing landing partially inside a class II (mid sized) watercourse area, construct 100 feet of road across a landslide area in section 21, and use ground based equipment on existing skid trails within a landslide area in section 31.  53 road drainage sites are planned for work including rocking, dip construction, ditch cleaning, and culvert repair/replacement.  Foothill yellow legged frogs were reported within 1 mile (section 1), 1.6 miles (section 12), and 2.35 miles (section 6) from the nearest THP unit.  Sierra valley lewisia was found in section 25 within THP units.  CA spotted owls were reported within .1 mi (section 39), .3 miles (section 21), .8 miles (section 36), and 1 mile (section 27) from the nearest THP units.
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Green Diamond Resource Company to clearcut log north of Klamath, CA near Redwood National Park.

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THP 1-19-003 DEL (Hunter Wilson Divide THP) Green Diamond Resource Company, 298 acres; 80% clearcut, 16% selection, 3% roadside, 2% no-harvest logging.  North of Teds Ridge, Upper West Fork Hunter Creek, (HUM: T15N R1E Sec 27, 28, 29, 32, 33).  Wet weather operations, moderate erosion hazard, steep slopes up to 70%, steep roads, landslide terrain, road failure site, 14 road drainage work sites, impaired 303.d watershed, oversized units, herbicides, coho watershed, spotted owl, osprey, marbled murrelet, sharp shinned hawk, southern torrent salamander, coastal tailed frog, scattered large trees.  Estimated public comment deadline: 03/07/19. SUBMIT COMMENTS,  VIEW THP

This THP is about 8 miles north of Klamath, CA and about a mile east of Redwood National Park and Highway 101 at an elevation of 1,000 to 1,600 feet.  Green Diamond Resource Company is planning a mostly clearcut tractor and cable logging operation on steep and unstable slopes in redwood, Douglas fir and western hemlock forests.  The THP area flows into the Lower Klamath River which is listed as an impaired watershed for sediment, temperature, dissolved oxygen and nutrients.  There are 3 shallow rapid landslide terrain sites in unit G, and one road failure site caused by an edge failure from a shallow rapid landslide terrain site off the H-400 Road.  Green Diamond Resource Company is planning to re-construct 50 feet of the H-400 Road around a shallow rapid landslide that has disturbed the road shoulder.  14 road drainage sites are planned for work including rocking, dip construction, ditch cleaning, culvert repair/replacement and restoration of washed out crossings.  There are 2 osprey nests within .25 miles of the W10 Road, a marbled murrelet stand within .25 miles of the W10 and H200 Roads, and a marbled murrelet stand 1 mile west of the THP area on Del Norte Redwoods State Park lands.  Coastal tailed frogs are known to occur immediately adjacent to units A and D, southern torrent salamanders are known to occur immediately adjacent to unit D, and a sharp shinned hawk nest was reported within 90 feet of the H10 Road.  There is a spotted owl nesting territory within .5 miles of unit F.
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Sierra Pacific Industries to clearcut and fuel break log NE of Volcano, CA and Carson Pass Highway.

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THP 4-19-010 ELD (Schell THP) Sierra Pacific Industries, 569 acres; 48% clearcut, 20% fuel break, 14% no-harvest, 11% selection, 6% rehab, 1% roadside logging.  John Schell Mine (MD: T8N R13E Sec 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 34, 35; T8N R14E Sec 19, 30).  Winter operations, high erosion hazard, steep slopes up to 70%, landslide terrain, 39 road drainage work sites, impaired 303.d watershed, herbicides, CA spotted owl, 3 sensitive plant species, scattered large trees.  Estimated public comment deadline: 03/02/19. SUBMIT COMMENTS,  VIEW THP

This THP is about 15 miles SE of Placerville, CA, and about 7 miles NE of Volcano, CA near Highway 88 (Carson Pass Highway) at an elevation of 3,400 to 4,400 feet.  Sierra Pacific Industries is planning a mostly clearcut and fuel break tractor and cable logging operation on steep and unstable slopes in ponderosa pine, incense cedar, Douglas fir, white fir and sugar pine forests. There are 4 unstable areas (debris slides and rock slides) in the THP area in and adjacent to units 2312 and 2267.  SPI is planning to use ground based equipment in areas designated for cable logging, and use and construct roads, landings and crossings during the winter period. They also are planning to use and/or construct a landing and temporary roads across unstable areas in unit 2267, and use and/or construct roads within watercourse areas including; the construction of a seasonal road within a class III (intermittent) watercourse area on the western edge of unit 2418. 39 road drainage sites are planned for work including rocking, dip construction, ditch cleaning and culvert repair/replacement.  Sierra clarkia was found just west of unit 2973, and in and around units 2199, and 2510, Coleman’s rein orchid was found on the western edge of unit 2167, and Pleasant valley mariposa lily was found on a ridge above unit 2973.  There are 10 CA spotted owl nesting territories within 1.3 miles of the THP area.
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Sierra Pacific Industries planning a huge fuel break and clearcut logging operation adjacent to Dorrington, Camp Connell, Big Trees Village Subdivision and Calaveras Big Trees State Park.

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THP 4-19-007 CAL (Village THP) Sierra Pacific Industries, 740 acres; 59% fuel break, 33% clearcut, 5% selection, 4% special, misc roadside logging.  Mill Creek (MD: T5N R15E Sec 12, 13, 14, 23, 24; T5N R16E Sec 5, 6, 7, 8; T6N R16E Sec 31, 32).  Winter operations, high erosion hazard, steep slopes up to 70%, landslide terrain, 30 road drainage work sites, impaired 303.d watershed, herbicides, CA spotted owl, northern goshawk, Sierra Nevada yellow legged frog, Stebbins desert parsley, trees up to 150 years old. Estimated public comment deadline: 02/29/19. SUBMIT COMMENTS,  VIEW THP

The THP area is approximately one mile east and SE of Dorrington, Camp Connell, Big Trees Village Subdivision and the eastern boundary of Calaveras Big Trees State Park.  Sierra Pacific Industries is planning a fuel break and clear cut tractor and cable logging operation in ponderosa pine, sugar pine, white fir, and incense cedar forests at an elevation of 3,875 to 5,650 feet. 443 acres of fuel break prescription (up to 300 feet) centered along the perimeter of Big Trees Village Subdivision, and 26 acres of Special Treatment Area (fuel break prescription) is proposed adjacent to the eastern boundary of Calaveras Big Trees State Park.  Three unstable areas are located in the THP area including; a .5 acre rotational landslide terrain site in unit 659, a 1.6 acre area of rotational slips and slumps adjacent to unit 659, and 3 acres of rotational slumps adjacent to and within unit FB 9. SPI is planning to use ground based equipment on steep slopes over 65%, and on slopes over 50% with a high erosion hazard in unit 664, and use ground based equipment on slopes over 50% grade that does not flatten before reaching a watercourse area in unit 623.  They also are planning to use a 425 foot segment of existing skid trail inside a class II (mid sized) watercourse area adjacent to unit 623, and use a 100 foot segment of skid trail inside a class II (mid sized) watercourse area adjacent to unit 663.  In 1998, a northern goshawk nest site was reported .5 miles from the nearest THP unit in section 32, and an historic (1953) report describes a Sierra Nevada yellow legged frog within 1 mile of the THP area in section 12.  30 road drainage sites are planned for work including rocking, dip construction, ditch cleaning and culvert repair/replacement.  Stebbins desert parsley was found adjacent to unit 629, and there are 10 CA spotted owl nesting territories within 1.3 miles of the THP area.
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Green Diamond Resource Company to clearcut log east of Redwood National Park.

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THP 1-19-002 HUM (Bukers Prairie THP) Green Diamond Resource Company, 150.5 acres; 66% clearcut, 23% selection, 9% no-harvest, 2% roadside logging.  Lower Tectah Creek, Upper Tectah Creek, (HUM: T10N R2E Sec 3, T11N R2E Sec 24, 26, 27).  Wet weather operations, moderate erosion hazard, steep slopes over 65%, landslide terrain, impaired 303.d watershed, 15 road drainage work sites, oversized units, herbicides, coho watershed, spotted owl, marbled murrelet, Del Norte salamander, foothill yellow legged frog, trees up to 24” dbh.  Estimated public comment deadline: 02/21/19. SUBMIT COMMENTS,  VIEW THP

This THP is about 7 miles NE of Orick, CA, between Redwood National Park and the Klamath River at an elevation of 510 to 2,120 feet. Green Diamond Resource Company is planning a mostly clearcut tractor and cable logging operation on steep and unstable slopes in redwood, Douglas fir and western hemlock forests. The THP area flows into the Lower Klamath River which is listed as an impaired watershed for sediment, temperature, dissolved oxygen and nutrients.  There is 1 shallow rapid landslide terrain site in unit A, 5 shallow rapid landslides in unit B, and 1 shallow rapid landslide terrain site in unit B. Potential marbled murrelet habitat exists 1.4 miles west of unit A, 1.5 miles east of the THP area, and within .25 miles of the TT-100 Road.  In 1990, a Del Norte salamander was reported in unit B, and in 1990, a foothill yellow legged frog was reported adjacent to unit B.  There are 15 road drainage sites planned for work including rocking, dip construction, ditch cleaning and culvert repair/replacement.  Five spotted owl nesting territories are located within 1.3 miles of the THP area.
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Sierra Pacific Industries to clearcut log NW of Susanville, CA.

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THP 2-18-192 LAS (Jacks THP) Sierra Pacific Industries, 1,375 acres; 62% clearcut, 35% shelterwood, 2% roadside, 1% no-harvest logging. Big Jack Lake (MD: T34N R9E Sec 3, 7, 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35).  Winter operations, low erosion hazard, slopes up to 40%, 17 seasonal roads, 60 road drainage work sites, oversized units, herbicides, bald eagle, goshawk, greater sandhill crane, 4 sensitive plant species, scattered large trees.  Estimated public comment deadline: 02/15/19. SUBMIT COMMENTS,  VIEW THP

This THP is about 25 miles NW of Susanville, CA and about 22 miles SE of Bieber, CA at an elevation of 5,040 to 6,720 feet. Sierra Pacific Industries is planning a tractor based logging operation in ponderosa pine, Jeffrey pine, white fir, sugar pine and incense cedar forests. 17 seasonal roads are proposed for construction (6.78 miles), and 14 segments of roads are proposed for construction within and/or adjacent to class III (intermittent) watercourse areas (2.32 miles). 60 road drainage sites are planned for work including rocking, dip construction, ditch cleaning and culvert repair/replacement.  A bald eagle nest site is located 375 feet east of unit 244, a bald eagle nest site is located 895 feet east of unit 244, and a goshawk nest site is located 1,000 feet south of unit 279.  Grater sandhill crane sightings were reported nearby at Mosquito Flat and Ashurt Well. Foothill arnica was found adjacent to units 244, 245, and within or adjacent to units 247 and 305, and Egg Lake monkey flower was found west of unit 244, and in the north and east portions of section 27.  Wolly mock goldenweed was found in the northern portion of unit 27, and Liddon sedge was found adjacent to unit 228.  There is one CA spotted owl nesting territory within 1.3 miles of the THP area.
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Humboldt Redwood Company to log adjacent to 2 large tree marbled murrelet stands NE of Scotia, CA.

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THP 1-18-196 HUM (Henhouse THP) Humboldt Redwood Company, 498 acres; 78% group selection, 17% no-harvest, 4% selection logging.  Cummings Creek, Hely Creek (HUM: T2N R2E Sec 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 34).  Winter operations, moderate erosion hazard, slopes up to 50%, landslide terrain, 11 road drainage work sites, impaired 303.d watershed, logging around large tree marbled murrelet stands 433D and 496D, herbicides, coho watershed, trees up to 36” dbh.  Estimated public comment deadline: 02/29/19. SUBMIT COMMENTS,  VIEW THP

This THP is about 10 miles SE of Fortuna, CA, 7 miles NE of Scotia, CA and about 3 miles north of Highway 36 at an elevation of 640 to 2,360 feet.  Humboldt Redwood Company is planning a mostly group selection (logging is planned around 2 high quality large tree marbled murrelet stands (433D and 496D) within unit 1) tractor based logging operation on steep and unstable slopes in redwood and Douglas fir forests. The THP area flows into the Van Duzen River which is listed as an impaired watershed for sediment/sedimentation and temperature.  There is a large debris slide at the intersection of the L35 and L35.54 roads, and an earth flow in unit 1.  Humboldt Redwood Company is planning to use ground based equipment on unstable areas, and use ground based equipment at 2 locations within class II (mid sized) watercourse areas in unit 1. Eleven road drainage sites are planned for work including rocking, dip construction, ditch cleaning and culvert repair/replacement.  There are 8 spotted owl nesting territories within 1.3 miles of the THP area.
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Green Diamond Resource Company to clearcut log north of Smith River, CA.

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THP 1-18-195 DEL (Gilbert Winchuck THP) Green Diamond Resource Company, 194.5 acres; 54% clearcut, 38% selection, 5% commercial thinning, 3% no-harvest logging. Dominie Creek, Gilbert Creek, South Fork Winchuck River (HUM: T18N R1W Sec 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 23; T19N R1W Sec 33).  Wet weather operations, moderate erosion hazard, steep slopes up to 75%, steep roads, landslide terrain, road failure sites, 20 road drainage work sites, herbicides, coho watershed, spotted owl, marbled murrelet, great blue heron, bank swallow, scattered large trees.  Estimated public comment deadline: 02/14/19. SUBMIT COMMENTS,  VIEW THP

This THP is about a mile north of the town of Smith River, CA and a few miles south of the CA/OR border at an elevation of 30 to 1,040 feet.  Green Diamond Resource Company is planning a mostly clearcut tractor and cable logging operation on steep and unstable slopes in redwood, Douglas fir, western hemlock and Sitka spruce forests.  There are multiple landslide terrain sites in the THP area including; 1 deep seated landslide terrain site, and 3 shallow rapid landslide terrain sites in unit A, a shallow rapid landslide terrain site and road failure site (WI-1420 Road) in unit B, a shallow rapid landslide terrain site in unit D, and a shallow rapid landslide terrain site in unit E.  Green Diamond Resource Company is planning to use ground based equipment on an unstable area to re-open the WI-1420 Road, and re-construct a steep segment of seasonal road in unit B exceeding 20% grade for over 200 feet.  20 road drainage sites are planned for work including rocking, dip construction, ditch cleaning, culvert repair/replacement and restoration of washed out crossings.  Marbled murrelet habitat is located on SIskiyou National Park lands within .25 miles of the WI-1000 Road, two great blue heron rockeries are located greater than .5 miles SW of unit F, and a bank swallow nesting colony is located at Lopez Creek, 1.6 miles west of unit H.  There are spotted owl nesting territories within .25 miles of unit G, and within .5 miles of unit B.
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