Hand treatments (lop and scatter)on approximately 7,000 acres and mechanical treatments (mastication) on about 1,000 acres of conifer encroachment into Greater-sage grouse habitat.
Location
Various locations on the Flaming Gorge/Vernal RD and Flaming Gorge NRA.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/01/2017
2
Decision
07/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/10/2017 |
| Forests | Ashley National Forest |
| Districts | Vernal Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |