Improve forest health by removing dead/dying Douglas fir and restore aspen and ponderosa pine stands.
Location
The upper portion of the Birch Creek Watershed, adjacent to Main Canyon Road (FH 17) and downslope from Griffen Top Road (FR 140).
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/21/2014
2
Comment Period
07/21/2014
3
Objection Period Start
10/03/2015
4
Decision
12/2015 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green) |
| Mitchell Spring Vegetation Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/10/2015 |
| Forests | Dixie National Forest |
| Districts | Escalante Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 34N R 1W, Sections 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24,25, 26, & 27; T 34N R 1E Sections7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20 & 30 |