The project proposes to use prescribed fire to maintain historical fire return intervals in Ponderosa pine veg type on 5,935 acres. Improve vegetation and watershed conditions, improve forage production and minimize uncharacteristic wildfire.
Location
Located on the Ferron Ranger District 6 miles northwest of Emery, UT. 12 miles southwest of Ferron, UT. 50 miles southwest of Price, UT. 125 miles southeast of Salt Lake City, UT.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/26/2020
2
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| The Pines Habitat Maintenance Prescribed Fire Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/03/2020 |
| Forests | Manti-Lasal National Forest |
| Districts | Ferron Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T21 S R5 E Sections 1-3, 9-16, & 22-26; T21 S R6 E Sections 7, 18, 19, & 30 Salt Lake Meridian |