Decision Memo Completed

West Strawberry Sagebrush Treatment Project

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Wasatch, Utah Heber-Kamas Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
West Strawberry Sagebrush Treatment ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/31/2019
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsHeber-Kamas Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants