Decision Memo In Progress

Temple Fork Conifer Removal

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Cache, Utah Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units

Remove encroaching conifer in aspen stands and riparian area of Spawn Creek. Subalpine fir/Douglas fir < 20" diameter at breast height (dbh) would be lopped and scattered, 21-35" dbh would be girdled and left standing, > 36" would be left in place.

Location

Approximately 16 miles up Logan Canyon in the Temple Fork Drainage

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/11/2022
2
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2022 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsLogan Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)