Commercial and non-commercial thinning to reduce stand densities, provide for a more balance age-class distribution, and perpetuate aspen presences, within the spruce/fir dominated forest.
Location
On the Aquarius Plateau, approximately 15 miles northwest of Escalante, UT along FR 30140.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/05/2010
2
Comment Period
04/08/2011
3
Decision
03/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Products Sales; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green) |
| Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact: Iron Springs | Decision Signed Date: 11/29/2012 (FS Withdrawn) Legal Notice Date: 12/06/2012 |
| DN/FONSI Iron Springs Vegetation Improvement and Salvage Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/08/2013 Legal Notice Date: 03/09/2013 |
| Forests | Dixie National Forest |
| Districts | Escalante Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T33S, R1W and T33S, R1E, of the Salt Lake Baseline Meridian |