This project will remove pinyon-juniper trees in 1750 acres to improve sagebrush habitat for greater sage-grouse. Tree removal will consist of hand crews with chainsaws felling trees and leaving them to decompose naturally.
Location
The project is located in the Sweetwater Summit area of the Bridgeport Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Lyon County, Nevada.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/12/2012
2
Comment Period
04/16/2012
3
Decision
06/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Long Doctor Sage-grouse Habitat Improvement and Fuels Reduction Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/14/2012 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Bridgeport Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 8N, Range 25E, sections 31 and 32 and Township 7N, Range 25 E sections 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Township 8N, Range 24E, section 36 and Township 7N, Range 24E, section 1 |