Pinyon and juniper are encroaching into sagebrush vegetation treated for their removal in 1998. Incomplete P-J removal allowed re-encroachment. This project proposes to hand cut and lop/scatter P-J in the original 70 acres to maintain sagebrush.
Location
Approximately 2.5 miles NW of Dutch John, UT. Accessed by traveling northerly on Hwy-191 from Dutch John to Dutch John Gap; project is on W side of Hwy.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/11/2012
2
Comment Period
04/11/2012
3
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Roadless Area Management; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Scenery Management; Watershed Improvements |
| Dutch John Gap Vegetation Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/16/2012 Legal Notice Date: 07/25/2012 |
| Forests | Ashley National Forest |
| Districts | Flaming Gorge Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Daggett County, UT at Township 3 North, Range 22 East, portions of Sections 31, 32, and Range 21 East, portions of Section 36. |