The Manti-La Sal National Forest proposes to remove invading pinyon and Utah juniper in the South Horn area to improve habitat for greater sage-grouse. Removal of PJ will emphasize retention of healthy sagebrush areas.
Location
South Horn
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/14/2016
2
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (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); Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| South Horn Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/12/2017 |
| Forests | Manti-Lasal National Forest |
| Districts | Ferron Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |