This project proposes to improve approximately 15,900 acres of sage-grouse habitat by reducing pinyon-juniper cover in the project area, thus increasing habitat connectivity, decreasing available perches for predators, and reducing wildfire risk.
Location
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport Ranger District, in Lyon and Mineral Counties, Nevada. Access to the project area is via Highways 338 and 182 between Wellington, NV and Bridgeport, CA
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/28/2016
2
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2017 (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 | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements |
| Rough Creek Sage-Grouse Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/17/2017 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Bridgeport Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |