Prescribed burn within 5,169 acres and mechanically treat 578 acres with Dixie Harrow. The proposed action is designed to reduce hazardous fuels within the area, restore aspen ecosystem health and regeneration and improve wildlife habitat.
Location
The south end of Monroe Mountain, Richfield Ranger District, Fishlake National Forest
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/24/2009
2
Comment Period
07/14/2010
3
Decision
08/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2010 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements |
| Twin Peaks Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project Decision Notice/FONSI | Decision Signed Date: 08/30/2010 Legal Notice Date: 09/01/2010 |
| Forests | Fishlake National Forest |
| Districts | Richfield Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T28S, R2½ W, Sections 26, 27, 35 & 36; T29S R2½W, Sections 1,11,12,13,14,15,22,23,24,25,26 and 27; and T29S, R2W, Sections 18,19, & 30 |