The project will improve forage production for big game and draw animals away from adjacent aspen treatment areas. The treatments would reduce the continuity of vegetative fuels to reduce the chances of severe wildland fire and damage to watersheds.
Location
north portion of Monticello District, T33S, R20E sections 10,11,14,22,23,27,28,33-35 and T34S, R20E sections 2-4, 9-11, 15-17.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/23/2015
2
Decision
02/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Mormon Pasture Mountain Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/23/2016 |
| Forests | Manti-Lasal National Forest |
| Districts | Monticello Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |