Decision Memo Completed

Backlog Lodgepole Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) Project

Ashley National Forest Uintah, Utah Vernal Ranger District

This project would involve approximately 4,145 acres of pre-commercial thinning of young lodgepole pine trees.

Location

The area can be reached by traveling north of Vernal or south of Dutch John on U.S. Highway 191 and traveling north/north-west on Forest Road 020.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/26/2017
2
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2017 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Backlog Lodgepole Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/17/2017
ForestsAshley National Forest
DistrictsVernal Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)