Decision Memo Completed

Asay Creek Farm Bill Project

Dixie National Forest Iron, Utah Cedar City Ranger District

Proposed Project Description: approximately 2,988 acres in the Dixie National Forest-Cedar City Ranger District would receive vegetation treatments to improve forest health, reduce the threat of insect disease, and reduce fire threat and risk.

Location

Project occurs primarily in the Asay Creek watershed. Sub-watersheds associated with this project are: Upper Mammoth Creek, Midway Valley-Midway Creek, Tommy Creek, and Deer Valley-Midway Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/30/2019
2
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Asay Creek Farm Bill ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/26/2019
ForestsDixie National Forest
DistrictsCedar City Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)