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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

Supporting Agencies

Nevada Tahoe Resource Team – Nevada Division of State Lands

Primary Contact

Anna Higgins (ahiggins@forestry.nv.gov)

Stage

Implementation

Duration

2021 - ongoing

Total Project Cost

$320,000

Funding Request

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.

Targeted Performance Measures

Acres of Habitat Restored or Enhanced

Threshold Categories

Recreation
Scenic Resources
Vegetation Preservation
Wildlife

Declining aspen stand with conifer encroachment off Spooner Lake Trail. Prior to treatment June 2022.

Location

Targeted Funding

Secured Funding: Tahoe Bonds Act (NDSL), $150,000

No Funding Source Identified

Photos

During

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.

Project Fact Sheet Data as of 06/26/2024