loss considered irreversible and irretrievable Potential effects include Increase of onsite erosion displacement of primary cultural deposits Increased vulnerability to looting Values at Risk ID: 918264
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Cultural resources
Archaeological values are fragile and their loss considered irreversible and irretrievablePotential effects include:Increase of on-site erosion, displacement of primary cultural depositsIncreased vulnerability to looting
Values at RiskNative American and Historic Archaeological SitesCeremonial and Gathering Locations
Slide2Cultural resources
Post fire effects109 known archaeological sites in the Thomas Fire Burn Area were considered during the incident.16 archaeological sites received focused BAER assessments.13 prehistoric; 2 historic, 1 multicomponentTreatments for other values at risk were assessed for potential to impact cultural resources.
12 treatments are recommended.
Increased access & vulnerability to looting
Increased erosion
Slide3Conclusions
-TreatmentsWattles on slopes above sites perpendicular to slope to aid in soil retention.Erosion control blanket to abate erosion issues appearing on sites.Signs to inform Public about protection and fragility of archaeological sites.Signs to reroute Forest visitors away from at risk archaeological sites.Retrieve CCC era stone blocks from retaining
wall/bridge in Wheeler Gorge washed into the Matilija River channel.Monitor effectiveness of treatments.