Environmental Assessment Completed

Potholes Prescribed Fire Project

Ashley National Forest Uintah, Utah Vernal Ranger District

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 AuthorityHfra Title I: Threats To Ecosystem Components (Such As Insect Or Disease Epidemics)
Notice and Comment Regulation218
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Potholes Prescribed Fire ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/14/2009
ForestsAshley National Forest
DistrictsDuchesne Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT1N, 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
Fuels management