Prescribed fire would be used to treat approximately 5,951 acres in six areas. Hand and aerial ignition. Chainsaws used to create fuel breaks to protect grazing and recreational improvements.
Location
In the Potholes watershed which encompasses the upper portions of Potholes Creek
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/26/2006
2
Decision
12/2009 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2010 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Hfra Title I: Threats To Ecosystem Components (Such As Insect Or Disease Epidemics) |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Potholes Prescribed Fire Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/14/2009 |
| Forests | Ashley National Forest |
| Districts | Duchesne Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T1N, R23E, all or portions of sections 26,27,34,35 and T1S, R22E all or portions of sections 1,2,3,10,11,12,13,14,15 |