Utah Division of Wildlife Resources desires to conduct a habitat restoration project to prevent loss of understory and Phase II juniper expansion. Juniper trees encroaching into sagebrush and meadow areas would be lopped and scattered.
Location
Approximately 15 miles southeast of Logan, UT. Project area is adjacent to the northwest boundary of Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/16/2015
2
Comment Period
05/03/2016
3
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Pleasant Valley Springs Juniper Treatment | Decision Signed Date: 06/14/2016 |
| Forests | Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest |
| Districts | Logan Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 11 N., R. 3 E., within portions of sections 26, 34, 35 Salt Lake Meridian |