The purpose of this proposal is to: Manage the timber resources on lands suitable for production of saw timber; Use prescribed fire to reduce fuel buildup and meet resource objectives; Improve age class distribution and maintain species diversity.
Location
The Big Flat Project is located approximately 12 miles east of Beaver, Utah, along state highway 153, from Merchant Valley to Big Flat.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/06/2014
2
Comment Period
12/17/2014
3
Objection Period Start
12/09/2015
4
Decision
02/2016 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green) |
| Big Flat Vegetation Management | Decision Signed Date: 02/08/2016 |
| Forests | Fishlake National Forest |
| Districts | Beaver Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |