The Fishlake National Forest is proposing to implement prescribed fire treatments in seral aspen stands to promote the regeneration and recruitment of aspen communities. A mosaic burn pattern with a variety of fire severities is desired.
Location
The project area, where management activities are proposed, is on the Fremont River Ranger District just south/southwest of Hilgard Mountain, east of UM Creek and west of Tidwell Slopes.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/07/2019
2
Decision
04/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Porcupine Aspen Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/04/2019 |
| Forests | Fishlake National Forest |
| Districts | Fremont River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | In all or portions of T24S, R3E, Sections 33-35; T25S, R3, Sections 1-4, 9-16, 21-24, 26-27 and 34-35; and T26S, R3E, Sections 2-3 of the Salt Lake Base Meridian. |