Decision Memo Completed

Junction Hazard Tree Removal Project

Ashley National Forest Duchesne, Utah Vernal Ranger District

This project would involve the removal of dead and dying hazard trees from along roadways and around developed sites in the vicinity of the junction of the Elkhorn Loop and Chepeta Lake roads.

Location

The project area lies mostly in the vicinity of the junction of the Elkhorn Loop and Chepeta Lake roads, as well as along the West Fork Trailhead Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/09/2013
2
Comment Period
09/18/2013
3
Decision
02/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Junction Hazard Tree Removal ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/28/2014 Legal Notice Date: 03/04/2014
ForestsAshley National Forest
DistrictsVernal Ranger District; Roosevelt Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3N R1W, sections 6, 7, and 18; T3N R2W, sections 1 and 12; T4N R1W, sections 19, 30, and 31; and T4N R2W, sections 24 and 25; all Uintah Meridian
Recreation managementForest productsFuels management