Decision Memo Completed

Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat Improvement Project

Ashley National Forest Daggett; Uintah, Utah Vernal Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/10/2017
ForestsAshley National Forest
DistrictsVernal Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants