Removal of dead trees to reduce hazards associated with trees toppling into roadways and onto trails, reduce hazardous fuels build-up, and to capture the economic value of the trees. Also, manipulation of stand densities to promote healthy trees.
Location
The project is located approximately 20 miles north of Vernal, UT and can be reached by traveling north on U.S. Hwy 191. Treatment areas are on either side of 13 miles of Hwy. 191.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/23/2012
2
Comment Period
05/23/2012
3
Decision
10/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green) |
| Highway 191 Safety Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/22/2012 Legal Notice Date: 10/31/2012 |
| Forests | Ashley National Forest |
| Districts | Vernal Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | SLM - T1N, R22E, all or portions of sections 5, 8, 17, 31, and 32; T1S, R21E, all or portions of section 5; and T1S R22E, all or portions of sections 5, 8, 17, and 30. |