Fishlake National Forest is proposing to do an intermediate harvest of dead Engelmann spruce (ES) in addition to timber stand improvement and planting of ES after harvest. This will provide wood fiber while maintaining or improving stand conditions.
Location
The project area is in Sevier County at elevations between 10,400-10,600 feet on Boobe Hole Mountain.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/16/2018
2
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Butterfield Meadows Vegetation Treatment Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/09/2018 |
| Forests | Fishlake National Forest |
| Districts | Fremont River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T24S R1E Sections 24 and 25; T24S R2E Sections 19 and 30 |