The purpose of this project is to improve timber stand conditions by reintroducing low to mixed severity fire within the Ponderosa pine and brush cover types promoting a more natural fire regime and creating the environment for regeneration to occur.
Location
The project is located in the Heber-Kamas RD (Ponderosa Group Camp site near Samak in Summit County)
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/29/2012
2
Comment Period
06/29/2012
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Ponderosa Group Samak Prescribed Burn | Decision Signed Date: 05/02/2013 Legal Notice Date: 05/06/2013 |
| Forests | Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest |
| Districts | Heber-Kamas Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | The project is located entirely at T2S R7E Section 19. |