Decision Memo Completed

Salt Creek Ponderosa Pine Thinning

Ashley National Forest Duchesne, Utah Duchesne Ranger District

Wildlife habitat improvement, forest vegetation improvement, and fuels reduction project in the Salt Creek area. The project area in 4,693 acres of which 2500-3500 acres would be mechanically treated.

Location

Salt Creek Drainage

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/09/2010
2
Decision
07/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Salt Creek Ponderosa Pine Thinning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/02/2010 Legal Notice Date: 07/02/2010
ForestsAshley National Forest
DistrictsDuchesne Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT2N R5W, portions of sections 28-34 and 36; and T2N R4W, portions of sections 25-27, 29, 31-32, and 34-36; all Uintah Special Meridian
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management