This project involves the cutting of small pinyon and juniper trees that are invading the sagebrush habitats in the eastern portions of the Toiyabe, Toquima, and Monitor mountain ranges. This project will benefit sage grouse and mule deer.
Location
The project areas are located south and east of Austin, NV and north and east of Tonopah, NV in the Toiyabe, Toquima, and Monitor mountain ranges.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/01/2014
2
Decision
08/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2015 (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 |
| Monitor Valley-Little Fishlake, Pasco, Toiyabe Bench Pinyon-Juniper Removal | Decision Signed Date: 08/07/2015 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Austin Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |