MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – The Upper Lake and Covelo Ranger Districts on the Mendocino National Forest are proposing a tamarisk removal project.

The tamarisk plant is extremely competitive against native vegetation because they aggressively consume water.

The proposed tamarisk removal site is in the riparian area of Rice Creek and is an isolated group of plants, providing an opportunity to eliminate tamarisk expansion in this area through the proposed treatment.

The project area is approximately a half acre and is located on the Forest in Section 25 T18N R10W.

An environmental assessment for the Rice Creek Tamarisk Removal Project will be prepared and is anticipated to be available in early spring 2016.

To better assist with the planning process, the public is invited to participate in the planning process and provide comments on the project proposal by Oct. 30, 2015.

Comments regarding this proposed action will be reviewed to determine major issues and develop alternatives relating to the project.

Detailed information about the proposal is available at www.fs.usda.gov/projects/mendocino/landmanagement/projects .

For additional information regarding this project, please contact Upper Lake and Covelo Ranger District Implementation Officer Michelle Zuro-Kreimer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 707-275-1409.