Decision Memo Completed

Graben Wildlife Improvement and Fuels Reduction Project

Manti-La Sal National Forest Sanpete, Utah Ferron Ranger District

The treatment is designed to reduce spruce and fir density in aspen stands.

Location

The project boundary is east of Skyline Drive, south of Potters Canyon Drainage, West of Middle Mountain Ridgeline and North of the Reeder Canyon Drainage.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/28/2010
2
Comment Period
09/28/2010
3
Decision
02/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Graben Wildlife Improvement and Fuels Reduction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/11/2011 Legal Notice Date: 02/11/2011
ForestsManti-Lasal National Forest
DistrictsFerron Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSL Mer. T15S, R5E, sec. 25, 26, 35, 36. T15S, R6E, sec. 31. T16S, R5E, sec. 1, 2, 10-16, 21-28, 33-36. T16S, R6E, sec. 4-9, 16-21, 28-33. T17S, R5E, sec. 1-3, 10-13, 24. T17S, R6E, sec. 5-8, 18, 19.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management