Decision Memo Completed

Flaming Gorge and Vernal Ranger Districts Campground Insect Suppression and Hazard Tree Removal

Ashley National Forest Daggett; Duchesne; Summit; Uintah, Utah Ashley National Forest All Units

This project will remove all dead and dying trees within the Flaming Gorge and Vernal Ranger District campgrounds and high-use areas listed. Campgrounds and high-use areas will be reated with insecticide and anti-agression pheremones as needed.

Location

Areas will be located on the Vernal and Flaming Gorge Ranger Districts

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/08/2010
2
Decision
10/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5); 32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Scenery Management
Flaming Gorge and Vernal Ranger Districts Campground Insect SuppressionDecision Signed Date: 10/25/2010
ForestsAshley National Forest
DistrictsAshley National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionMultiple areas on the Vernal and Flaming Gorge Ranger Districts (please see Decision Memorandum for details)
Recreation managementVegetation management (other than forest products)