Environmental Assessment Completed

Twin Peaks Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project

Fishlake National Forest Piute, Utah Richfield Ranger District

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 AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Twin Peaks Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project Decision Notice/FONSIDecision Signed Date: 08/30/2010 Legal Notice Date: 09/01/2010
ForestsFishlake National Forest
DistrictsRichfield Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT28S, 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
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management