Decision Memo Completed

Monitor Valley-Little Fishlake, Pasco and Toiyabe Bench Pinyon-Juniper Removal Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Lander; Nye, Nevada Austin Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Monitor Valley-Little Fishlake, Pasco, Toiyabe Bench Pinyon-Juniper RemovalDecision Signed Date: 08/07/2015
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsAustin Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants