2021 ANF NFWF RFP PROPOSAL SOW SAWMILL-LIEBRE PLANTATIONS MAINTENANCE

USFS/NFWF WILDFIRE RESTORATION GRANT PROGRAM
                    2021 ANF NFWF RFP PROPOSAL SOW
                SAWMILL-LIEBRE PLANTATIONS MAINTENANCE
I.   Project Description
     a. The Sawmill Liebre Plantations Maintenance Proposal – Steven Bear.
     b. Maintain existing plantations on 287 acres within the Sierra Pelona Mountains.
        Three plantations are to be treated: New Liebre (161 acres), Reservoir (5 acres) and
        Tumble Inn (121 acres).
     c. This project consists of treating conifer plantations to reduce hazardous fuels
        through brush canopy reduction, pruning, dead tree removal and constructing a 30-
        foot fuel break around the plantations. Maintenance treatments through thinning
        will help to reduce tree mortality due to wildfire, insects and disease. Treatments in
        this area have been ongoing since 2014, with over 635 acres treated to date.
     d. This is an implementation project.
     e. Plantations to be treated are located along the Old Ridge Route, FS RD 8N04 (T7N,
        R17W, Section 7, Sections 30 & 31), and FS 8N01 (T7N, R18W, Sections 1 & 12). See
        attached map.
     f. Treatment prescription developed as part of the NEPA process by the ANF will be
        provided. Project activities consist of tree thinning, tree pruning, brush canopy
        reduction, dead tree removal, and reducing hazardous fuels through hand cutting,
        mastication and chipping, and constructing a 30-foot fuel break around each
        plantation. If invasive weeds are found within project boundary, project activity will
        include all appropriate weed treatment protocols prior to commencing tree work.
     g. Survey and flagging of cultural sites will be done by the ANF prior to work beginning.
        Other project activities will include sensitive plant, invasive plant, and wildlife
        surveys and will flag avoidance and treatment areas in accordance with the
        Avoidance and Minimization Measures found in the Decision Memo: SCMRRD
        Sawmill-Liebre Integrated Forest Health Project (6/4/1014). Project team will need
        to have all requisite skills and proficiency to conduct surveys, as approved by ANF.
     h. Spatial data (shapefiles) and/or maps of the treatment area boundary will be
        provided by the ANF, upon request.
     i. Project lead will collaborate with ANF to jointly develop a fire plan. Project
        implementor will also need to develop a safety plan and work schedule for approval
        by ANF. ANF will monitor work progress and fire safety.
     j. A quality control plan will be developed for approval by ANF prior to work
        commencing. Project activities must meet all quality control criteria and comply with
        prescription standards.
     k. As stated above, ANF will monitor work to ensure adherence to silviculture
        prescription, fire plan, and progress toward milestones and outcomes. Final
        approval of work will be based on inspection by ANF.

l. Estimate ANF involvement for pre-work flagging of cultural sites to be approximately
           3 days. ANF POC expects to visit site at least once per week during life of the project,
           when crew is working.
  II.   Project Requirements
           a. NEPA is completed. DM was signed on 6/5/14 by District Ranger.
           b. Fire Plan to be approved by District Ranger.
           c. All vehicles and equipment must be weed free before entering project site, and
               washed in accordance with the Avoidance and Minimization Measures found in
               the Decision Memo: SCMRRD Sawmill-Liebre Integrated Forest Health Project
               (6/4/1014). Project leads are responsible for washing of equipment before
               entering the project site and must be conducted according to the protocols and
               approval of the ANF.
           d. Project team will need to have all requisite skills and proficiency for working with
               applicable hand tools and mechanical equipment. Associated certifications may
               be required by ANF prior to project activity, including licensed pesticide
               applicator for the treatment of invasive plants, as necessary. Project team are
               expected to follow all applicable health and safety protocols needed to conduct
               work safely and comply with all federal, state, and local jurisdiction regulations.
               Grantees’ work is expected to be safe and use all required Personal Protective
               Equipment (PPE) needed to do the job safely.
           e. Additional information, including spatial data (paper maps/GIS) and project
               planning coordination, can be requested from:
Steven Bear
District Natural Resource Specialist (Resource Officer)
Los Angeles Gateway District
626-574-5379

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