The project addresses the health and diversity of ponderosa pine and aspen communities on North Elk Ridge through thinning and prescribed burning treatments.
Location
North Elk Ridge in San Juan County, UT approx 20 miles northeast of Blanding
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/03/2012
2
Comment Period
10/03/2012
3
Objection Period Start
07/30/2014
4
Decision
11/2014 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
12/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| North Elk Ridge Forest Health Project | Decision Signed Date: 11/18/2014 |
| Forests | Manti-Lasal National Forest |
| Districts | Monticello Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T34S, R19/20E and T35S, R19/20E, SLM |