Remove up to 1,400 acres of pinon-juniper, burn up to 1,650 acres of sagebrush, and mow up to 770 acres of sagebrush to benefit greater sage-grouse, mule deer, Brewer’s and sage sparrow and reduce fuels. Seed and replant the area.
Location
Seven areas identified for possible treatment: Berry Creek, Muddy Creek, High Trail Gulch, Cottonwood Mesa, Pipe Creek, Gypsum Creek, and Sunnyside.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/21/2012
2
Comment Period
04/19/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements |
| Sagebrush Enhancement | Decision Signed Date: 05/24/2012 Legal Notice Date: 05/30/2012 |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | East Zone/Eagle Ranger District; East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District |