Environmental Assessment Completed

Jacob's Valley Vegetation Management Project

Dixie National Forest Garfield, Utah Escalante Ranger District

This project proposes to address forest health at both the stand and landscape level to maintain and enhance ecosystem function, watershed characteristics, visual aesthetics, recreational and implementation of the motorized travel plan.

Location

The project is located approximately 19 miles north of Escalante, Utah on land surrounding Jacobs Reservoir.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/23/2016
2
Comment Period
12/07/2018
3
Objection Period Start
06/21/2019
4
Decision
02/2020 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Scenery Management; Travel Management; Watershed Improvements
Jacob's Valley Vegetation Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/04/2020
ForestsDixie National Forest
DistrictsEscalante Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Recreation management