Decision Memo Completed

Nizhoni Forest Restoration Project

Manti-La Sal National Forest San Juan, Utah Monticello Ranger District

Restore Ponderosa Pine in Nizohni Fire area (2002). Fire and/or mechanical treatments will proceed manual planting to create openings in suitable areas for planting of Ponderosa Pine, reduce vegetative fuels and diversify age and size structure.

Location

San Juan County aproximately 9 air miles north of Blanding Utah in the Abajo Mountains.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/03/2010
2
Comment Period
12/03/2010
3
Decision
08/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Decision Memo for the Nizhoni Forest Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/11/2011
ForestsManti-Lasal National Forest
DistrictsMonticello Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT34S, R22E and T35S, R22E SLM
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest productsFuels management