Perform work to cut encroaching Utah junipers to perpetuate the grassland. This will increase the quantity and quality of forage available to wildlife. This grassland will also improve soil condition. Entire project area is about 8500 acres.
Location
A mix of grassland, juniper savanna, and juniper-pinyon woodland ecosystem types. The area for treatment functions as winter season elk range and all-season habitat for pronghorn antelope and deer.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/06/2013
2
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2014 (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 | Grazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Cedar Flat Wildlife Habitat and Watershed Enhancement Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/12/2014 |
| Forests | Coconino National Forest |
| Districts | Red Rock Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |