The project will treat vegetation within riparian areas in the Birch Creek sub-watershed by removing pinyon, juniper, and, as needed, other conifer species. The project also includes placement and operation of a bat watering trough.
Location
The Birch Creek 6th Field sub-watershed is located in the headwaters of the Escalante River Watershed, and is locally known as Main Canyon. The Dixie National Forest boundary in Main Canyon is approx
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/24/2012
2
Comment Period
05/24/2012
3
Decision
09/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| Birch Creek Riparian Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/28/2012 Legal Notice Date: 11/15/2012 |
| Forests | Dixie National Forest |
| Districts | Escalante Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | 34S 1W, sec. 24, 25, 13; 34S 1E, sec. 46, 48, 47; 35S 1E, sec. 06, 07, 17, 08 |