Purpose is to trend vegetation toward desired conditions per Forest Plan, reduce risk of stand-replacing fire, improve wildlife habitat condition, improve and maintain Meadow Canyon riparian ecosystem.
Location
T39S, R4W, S 3,5-10,17-19; T39S, R4.5W, S 1,12-14,23,24; T38S, R4W, S 33, SLB&M.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/21/2015
2
Comment Period
11/08/2016
3
Objection Period Start
08/08/2017
4
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Roadless Area Management; Watershed Improvements |
| Deer Springs Ranch Fuels Reduction Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/20/2017 |
| Forests | Dixie National Forest |
| Districts | Powell Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |