Decision Memo Completed

Mahogany Point Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project

Manti-La Sal National Forest Emery, Utah Ferron Ranger District

The Manti-La Sal National Forest (Forest Service) proposes to improve priority habitat management areas (PHMA) for greater sage-grouse and big game (elk and deer) key and general winter range (KWR and GWR) & reduce wildland fire risk.

Location

The proposed project is located in Emery County, Utah, approximately 4 miles west of the town of Orangeville in the North Horn Mountain area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/03/2020
2
Decision
02/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Mahogany Point Wildlife Habitat Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/05/2021
ForestsManti-Lasal National Forest
DistrictsFerron Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels managementWatershed management