This project would treat approximately 3650 acres (3036 prescribed fire and 615 of mechanical) to reduce fuels near private property and a Forest Service Guard Station. Merchantable timber could be commercially removed.
Location
Monroe Mountain near Indian Peak and Monument Peak
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/13/2009
2
Comment Period
07/29/2009
3
Decision
03/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2010 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Monument Peak Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/10/2010 Legal Notice Date: 03/10/2010 |
| Forests | Fishlake National Forest |
| Districts | Richfield Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T25S, R1W, Sec. 31; T25S R2W, Secs. 11, 12, 13, and 24; and T26S, R1W, Secs. 4 - 8, and 17 - 21 |