STF_PAL_Zone_Map.pdf

This is a project activity level zone map document prepared by the County of Tuolumne in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest, and the Yosemite Stanislaus Solutions (YSS) Collaborative. The map illustrates the geographic boundaries and project activity zones for the Mechanical Site Prep: Cherry West project, located within the Stanislaus National Forest at approximately 6,000 feet elevation. The map delineates various zones including Cottage, Pinecrest 2, and Mt. Elizabeth, with activity levels categorized as Moderate or High, and directional designations such as South and High-North. The document includes a scale in miles, identifies the PAL (Passport Area Label) boundary, weather station locations, and notes the map was prepared by L. Goolsby on July 31, 2013.

The Cherry West Project encompasses approximately 535.90 acres requiring mechanical site preparation, including mastication and piling operations. Priority units M014A and M014C must commence no earlier than June 2027 and be completed by October 31, 2027, with scheduled spring planting in 2028. All remaining project units must be completed by October 31, 2028, with fall planting scheduled thereafter. Contractors must account for seasonal snow cover, which may render the site inaccessible and necessitate careful scheduling to meet contractual deadlines. The work is authorized under the Master Stewardship Agreement between Tuolumne County and the Forest Service, with contractor selection based on best value evaluation criteria.