Decision Memo Completed

Ward Mountain Road Decommissioning Project

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

This project will involve the Decommissioning and revegetation of unauthorized routes. The method of decommissioning will vary by route and other factors. The methods will also consider the level of natural vegetation recovery that is occurring.

Location

The proposed routes for decommissioning are located on Ward Mountain southwest of Ely, Nevada

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/10/2017
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Species Habitat Improvements; Travel Management; Watershed Improvements
Ward Mountain Road Decommissioning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/28/2017
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsEly Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsRoad management