Decision Memo Completed

Grant-Quinn Pinyon Juniper Thinning Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Nye; White Pine, Nevada Ely Ranger District

This project involves the cutting of small pinyon and juniper trees that are invading the mountain brush habitats on the eastern portion of the Grant and Quinn mountain ranges.

Location

Entire east side of Grant and Quinn mountain ranges outside of wilderness.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/29/2012
2
Comment Period
03/30/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Grant-Quinn PJ Whacking ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/09/2012 Legal Notice Date: 05/11/2012
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsEly Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionMultiple townships and sections within Ranges 56, 57 and 58E
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)