USFS Taps GeomorphIS to Support Sequoia NF Forestry Program

The US Forest Service (USFS) has tasked the GeomorphIS/MB&G team to provide forestry support to the Eshom Ecological Restoration Project in the Sequoia National Forest (SQF). The SQF has been very dry the past several years with extremely high levels of tree mortality due to a combination of drought and insect infestations. The majority of the roads accessible for public use, and the developed recreation sites are scheduled to be or are under contract to fall the trees deemed hazardous to these sites. The Eshom portion of the district is of key concern at this time because it is wildland urban interface and contains some private inholdings. The GeomorphIS team Forest Ecologist will serve as the project lead to review past treatments, determine initial project layout (narrative, map and on the ground), and conduct stand exams for the Eshom Ecological Restoration Project.