The Rock Project is part of a larger active management strategy that will reduce wildfire risk and benefit public safety, wildlife, recreation, watershed, and the local economy. The project would treat about 5,700 acres in the larger 14,540-acre project boundary.
The Rock Project is part of an active management strategy that will reduce wildfire risk and benefit public safety, wildlife, recreation, watershed, and the local economy. The project would treat about 5,700 acres in the 14,540-acre project boundary on the Kern Plateau.
Project documents can be found at: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/8xsrwg6yrpb0ufm1dih1hbugu8vwuhjb
The Forest Service values public participation. Communications from the public regarding this project, including commenters' names and contact information, will become part of the public record. Comments, including anonymous comments, will be accepted at any time. However, comments posted after the close of a designated comment period may not be able to be given full consideration.
Pursuant to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Section 40807, this project is exempt from the pre-decisional administrative review (objection) process at 36 CFR 218. This comment period meets the requirement of section 40807(c)(3) and is anticipated to be the last public comment opportunity.
Brian Block, Ecosystem Manager, Attn: Rock Project
