A vegetation management project to address the health, productivity and resiliency of vegetation and soil resources near Monticello, UT. The project is designed for the improvement of wildlife habitat and for fuels reduction.
Location
The Shingle Mill project is an area of about 10,680 acres in the foothills east and south of Monticello, Utah. It is within the Vega-Montezuma Creek HUC 5 watershed of the San Juan River.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/16/2019
2
Decision
06/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2019 (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; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Shingle Mill Vegetation Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/13/2019 |
| Forests | Manti-Lasal National Forest |
| Districts | Monticello Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Located within T33S, R23E SLM sections 33,34 and T34S, R23E sections 3,4,5,8,9,10,15,16,17,20,21,22,27,28,33 |