Proposal to increase the quality of nesting and brood-rearing habitat for sage grouse by creating a mosaic pattern in the sagebrush community through the use of mechanical treatments including dixie harrowing and mowing.
Location
Approximately 25 miles east of Heber City, Utah, on the south southwest side of Strawberry Reservoir.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/30/2019
2
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2020 (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; Species Population Enhancements |
| West Strawberry Sagebrush Treatment Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/31/2019 |
| Forests | Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest |
| Districts | Heber-Kamas Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |