The Forest Service proposes to eliminate all conifer encroachment via lop-and-scatter, which would improve habitat for greater sage-grouse, spring/fall habitat for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, summer habitat for mule deer, as well as winter habitat.
Location
Sections 25, 26, 35, and 36 of Township 3 North, Range 16 East
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/11/2013
2
Comment Period
06/11/2013
3
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2013 (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 Population Enhancements |
| Telephone Hollow Wildlife Habitat Vegetation Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/18/2013 |
| Forests | Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest |
| Districts | Evanston-Mountain View RD |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |