Reduce the ecological departure from the reference conditions by reducing Fire Regime Condition Class (FRCC) and reduce the threat of wildfire to City of Ely and surrounding area, and improve wildlife habitat. Using a variety of treatment methods.
Location
Forest Service, BLM and tribal lands surrounding Ward Mt. which is south west of the town of Ely NV
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/07/2011
2
Comment Period
06/25/2011
3
06/01/2015
4
Objection Period Start
04/17/2015
5
Decision
07/2015 (Estimated)
6
Implementation
07/2015 (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; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Ward Mountain Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/09/2015 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Ely Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T13-16N Ranges 62-64 Sections in all or parts of the sections |