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Lake Tahoe EIP

Aspen restoration in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park

Project Number
02.02.01.0026
Action Priority
Restore Native Vegetation and Forest Communities
Implementers
Nevada Tahoe Resource Team – Nevada Division of Forestry
Primary Contact
Anna Higgins (ahiggins@forestry.nv.gov)
Stage
Implementation
Duration
2021 - ongoing
Forest Restoration Program Restore Native Vegetation and Forest Communities
Aspen stands in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park are at risk of being lost due to excessive conifer encroachment and other factors including defoliation by invasive White satin moths. This project seeks to restore aspen as the dominant tree in the forest canopy and stimulate regeneration in existing aspen stands. Restoration methods include conifer thinning and prescribed fire.

Key Accomplishments

  • Acres of Forest Fuels Reduction Treatment: 27 acres
  • Acres of Habitat Protected: 20 acres
  • Acres of Habitat Restored or Enhanced: 20 acres

Threshold Categories

  • Recreation
  • Scenic Resources
  • Vegetation Preservation
  • Wildlife
Declining aspen stand with conifer encroachment off Spooner Lake Trail. Prior to treatment June 2022. (Timing: Before) (~498 KB) Credit: Anna Higgins Declining aspen stand with conifer encroachment off Spooner Lake Trail. Prior to treatment June 2022.

Location

Expenditures

Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $55,873
(Estimated Cost: $320,000)
Tahoe Bonds Act (NDSL): $55,873

Photos

During
Pile burning treated aspen stand off Spooner Lake Trail, December 2022. (Timing: During) (~5,889 KB) Credit: Anna Higgins
Pile burning treated aspen stand off Spooner Lake Trail, December 2022.
After
After photo of aspen stand off Spooner Lake Trail, following hand thinning, pile building, & pile burning in December 2022. (Timing: After) (~157 KB) Credit: Anna Higgins
After photo of aspen stand off Spooner Lake Trail, following hand thinning, pile building, & pile burning in December 2022.
Project Fact Sheet Data as of 05/05/2024