Parson Rock Forest Restoration

Parson Rock Forest Restoration

Phase I: conduct pre-construction archaeological field survey and resource inventory in forest restoration project area located at Emerald Bay State Park to identify archaeological resources that require protection from ground disturbance activity. Phase II: protective measures will consist of delineation of the identified cultural resources with flagging and on a topographic map, and communication of the resource locations and the protection measures to the project manager. Cultural resource sites will be monitored during the project to ensure activities are directed away from the resource(s) and to maintain the integrity of the protective flag-line. The condition of the resource(s) will be documented on a monitoring form. Phase III: Implement forest thinning and fuel reduction on 27 acres along the north shore at Emerald Bay State Park, between the Boat Comp and the Vikingsholm Gardener's Cottage and between the lake shore and approximately 200 feet above the Vikingsholm Service Road. The purpose is to reduce the threat of a catastrophic wildfire and improve native forest composition and structure. Trees to be removed will be marked with paint by or under the supervision of a California Registered Professional Forester. Old growth trees will be retained, except those that pose a hazard. Debris piles will be burned in accordance with county and state regulations. If evidence of potentially significant historical/archaeological resources is discovered at any point during the project, work will be suspended until the find can be assessed by either the District or Service Center archaeologist.

El Dorado