Decision Memo Completed

Assessment of Domestic Goat Use on the Shoshone National Forest

Shoshone National Forest Fremont; Hot Springs; Park; Sublette; Teton, Wyoming Shoshone National Forest All Units

Assessment to determine if additional management direction is warranted to prevent disease transmission between domestic goats and wild bighorn sheep.

Location

Shoshone National Forest in northwest Wyoming

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/15/2009
2
Decision
07/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Population Enhancements
Temporary Area Closure to Domestic Goat UseDecision Signed Date: 07/14/2011
ForestsShoshone National Forest
DistrictsShoshone National Forest All Units
Wildlife, fish, rare plants