The proposed project would improve forest health and resiliency across 2,937 acres by removing mistetoe infected, as well as insect infested, trees and thinning overstocked stands using sanitation harvest, commercial thinning, and prescribed fire.
Location
The Cooper Knoll and Haycock Peak area in Garfield County, Utah. Approximately, 0.4 miles east of Panguitch Lake.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/26/2024
2
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Haycock Peak- Cooper Knolls Insect and Disease Management project | Decision Signed Date: 09/23/2024 |
| Forests | Dixie National Forest |
| Districts | Cedar City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T35S R6W Sections 19, 20, 29, 30, 31, 32 T35S R7W Sections 25, 34, and 35 T36S R7W Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 |