Decision Memo Completed

McKlinmans (Elderberry) Lop and Scatter

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Utah, Utah Spanish Fork Ranger District

Proposal to treat 526 acres of pinyon-juniper woodland through lop and scatter mechanical thinning methods.

Location

The project is located in the southwest quarter of the Vernon Unit in T9S, R6W, Section 31 in the West Sheeprock Management Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/16/2017
2
Decision
05/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (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; Species Population Enhancements
McKlinmans (Elderberry) Lop and ScatterDecision Signed Date: 05/19/2017
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsSpanish Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants