Pinyon-juniper removal on the Fishlake National Forest to improve and maintain sage-steppe, grassland, oak, and open woodland cover. Treatments include hand-cutting, mechanical and prescribed burning to address encroachment.
Location
The project location occurs on the Beaver, Fillmore, Fremont River, and Richfield Ranger Districts of the Fishlake National Forest and the Boulder Mountain portion of the Dixie National Forest.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/18/2019
2
Comment Period
04/18/2019
3
Objection Period Start
10/03/2019
4
Decision
12/2019 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Fishlake National Forest Pinyon and Juniper Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/05/2019 |
| Forests | Fishlake National Forest |
| Districts | Fishlake National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |