Vegetation management project on the north side of the La Sal Mountains to improve forage production for big game and to reduce the continuity of fuels for wildland fire management, utilizing mechanical (bullhog) and hand (chainsaw)treatments.
Location
Located on the north side of the La Sal Mountains in Grand County, UT approx. 20 miles east of Moab, UT in the Beaver Creek watershed.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/21/2018
2
Decision
08/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2018 (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 |
| North End Habitat Improvement project | Decision Signed Date: 08/03/2018 |
| Forests | Manti-Lasal National Forest |
| Districts | Moab Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 25S, R25E, sections 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, 34,35 |