The intent of this project is to selectively remove conifer trees from 43 acres of crucial habitats used by the imperiled Whiskey Mountain bighorn sheep herd located in the northeast portion of the Wind River Mountain range.
Location
The project is located near Sheep Ridge and Torrey Creek areas on Wind River District near Whiskey Basin Wildlife Habitat Management Area, Wyoming.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/13/2025
2
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Forests | Shoshone National Forest |
| Districts | Wind River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |