The Dixie National Forest proposes to remove Pinyon and Juniper (PJ) from sage-steppe and riparian areas within Johns Valley to benefit wildlife and improve the environmental health of the area. A variety of treatments would be utilized.
Location
Within the E.F. Sevier River Subbasin at the southeast end of the Sevier Plateau. Immediately west of SR 22 (Johns Valley Road) approximately 10 miles north of its intersection with SR 12.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/02/2011
2
Comment Period
05/02/2011
3
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Decision Notice Johns Valley Vegetation Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/31/2013 Legal Notice Date: 08/13/2013 |
| Forests | Dixie National Forest |
| Districts | Powell Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 33 S, R 3 W, Sec. 10-14, 22-27, 34-36; T 33 S, R 2 W, Sec. 17-20, 29-32; T 34 S, R 3 W, Sec. 1-4, 9-12, 15-17, 19-22, 27-34; T 34 S, R 4 W, Sec. 1-2, 12; T 34 S, R 4 W, Sec. 26, 35-36. |