Environmental Assessment Completed

North Elk Ridge Forest Health Project

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

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 AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
North Elk Ridge Forest Health ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/18/2014
ForestsManti-Lasal National Forest
DistrictsMonticello Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT34S, R19/20E and T35S, R19/20E, SLM
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed management