Decision Memo Completed

Bourbon Fuels Reduction Project

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Summit, Utah Evanston-Mountain View RD

Proposed project would treat up to 36008 acres using hand and mechanical treatments and prescribed burning to reduce accumulated fuels, improve stand conditions, and improve wildlife habitat. Up to 201 acres of roadless would cut/pile/burned.

Location

Project location is in the Moffit and Whitney Area of the Evanston-Mountain View Ranger District, the project area is in Summit County, Utah and is approximately 30 miles South of Evanston Wyoming

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/19/2023
2
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2024 (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); Timber Sales (Green)
Bourbon Fuels Reduction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/08/2024
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsEvanston-Mountain View RD
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management