1100 ac of sagebrush will be treated mechanically (600ac) and with prescribed fire (500ac); to create patchy and diverse habitats, only 20 to 30% of the mechanical areas will be treated and low intensity fire will be used in the burn areas.
Location
Saddle Creek area east of Elk Vally Guard Station
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/20/2012
2
Comment Period
07/20/2012
3
Decision
10/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Saddle Creek Sagebrush Treatment Phase II | Decision Signed Date: 10/22/2012 |
| Forests | Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest |
| Districts | Logan Ranger District |