This project will maintain and enhance sagebrush/mountain brush communities which provide important habitats for sage grouse, mule deer and sagebrush obligate species by cutting small pinyon and juniper trees that are invading the brush communities.
Location
The project area is located within the Schell Creek Mountain Range from the Kalamazoo Road south to the southern boundary of the district near Connors. The project area does not include any acres with
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/29/2012
2
Comment Period
03/30/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2012 (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 | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| South Schell Pinyon Juniper Treatment Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/24/2012 Legal Notice Date: 06/01/2012 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Ely Ranger District |