The proposal is to continue to authorize livestock grazing as a management tool on 32 allotments within Pastures 3 and 5 on the McKenzie RD, Dakota Prairie Grasslands. It is designed to maintain or improve vegetation and other ecosystem functions.
Location
Pastures 3 & 5 on the McKenzie Ranger District, Dakota Prairie Grasslands, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/26/2016
2
Comment Period
04/30/2018
3
Objection Period Start
08/20/2018
4
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Grazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995 |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Grazing Allotment Management; Grazing Authorizations; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Pastures 3 and 5 Vegetation Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/17/2018 |
| Forests | Dakota Prairie Grasslands |
| Districts | Mckenzie Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |