Cumulative Impacts

Our cumulative impacts department plays a vital role in the development of our long-term management plans. Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) is conducted at a watershed scale addressing a variety of elements; each interrelated in a healthy, functioning system. We assess each element individually, tailoring the style of assessment to the client’s needs. Once collected, the information is available in our Watershed Decision Support (WDS^©) software for the preparation of Cumulative Impact Reports.

Summary Of Analysis

Past, present and projected future activity

This includes both forestry and other potential impacts

Condition of the soil resources

The type and condition of soils present within the assessment area and the potential for damage/restoration as a result of the plan

Assessment of biological concerns

Cataloging the presence of threatened or endangered plants, animals or aquatic species

Proposing alternative actions to protect sensitive issues or planning mitigation

Recreational considerations

Taking into account the current or potential recreational value of the plan area and proposing alternatives or mitigation.

Making provisions for nearby parks or other recreational areas in order to reduce the plans effect on public use.

Visual considerations

This includes making sure the plan has no negative visual impacts from a designated Special Treatment Area (Ex: National Park, Scenic Byway)

Traffic

Analysis of the public road system which will be used during the log hauling process, if any.

Mitigation and restoration of any potential negative impact

A full outline of this process can be found here

Alpine Land Information Services Inc.

3058 Crossroads Drive

Redding, CA 96003

(530) 222-8100

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