This project would improve bighorn sheep forage and lambing habitat, including increasing sight distances to detect predators, in areas along Flaming Gorge Reservoir. A combination of lop and scatter and prescribed fire would be used.
Location
The project analysis area lies approximately 30 miles north of Vernal, Utah in Daggett County. It is above the Flaming Gorge Reservoir above Red Canyon.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/11/2015
2
Decision
01/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2016 (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 | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Bighorn Sheep Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 01/14/2016 |
| Forests | Ashley National Forest |
| Districts | Flaming Gorge Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |