KNP Complex Wildfire Tree Hazard Mitigation Finding of No Significant Impact

The KNP Complex Wildfire Tree Hazard Mitigation Project will mitigate roughly 12,000-15,000 roadside tree hazards within the burn perimeter of the 2021 KNP Complex Wildfire (KNP) in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (parks).

Under the selected alternative, tree hazard mitigation will occur include the Generals Highway, Mineral King Road, Crystal Cave Road, Crescent Meadow Road, Redwood Mountain Road, and the Clover Creek Sprayfield. Action will also be taken in other developed areas within the KNP burn perimeter as necessary to meet desired conditions, safety, and resource protection goals.

In addition, the NPS will treat woody debris resulting from the failure or felling of tree hazards within up to no more than 80 feet of the road's edge. Authorized methods of treating fallen debris include, though are not limited to, pile burning, chipping and spreading on site, chipping and hauling from the parks, or hauling from the parks whole. Some wood will also be made available for public use via permit.

The FONSI can be downloaded and read below.

Document Content:

20230525 KNP Tree Hazard Mitigation FONSI_Signed_508.pdf   (780.4 KB, PDF file) Disclaimer: Links within the above document(s) were valid as of the date published. Note: Some of the files may be in PDF format and can be viewed using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software. You may download a free copy of from Adobe Systems.