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 Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Decision Memo for the Nizhoni Forest Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/11/2011 |
| Forests | Manti-Lasal National Forest |
| Districts | Monticello Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T34S, R22E and T35S, R22E SLM |