Treat up to 3,000 ac to improve forest health, protect infrastructure and egress within the Big Sandy wildland-urban interface area and portion of the West Slope Winds roadless area. Actions include thinning, sanitation, salvage and pile burning.
Location
About 20 miles southwest of Boulder, WY in the southern portion of the Wind River Range.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/21/2023
2
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3(11) |
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Big Sandy WUI Hazardous Fuels Reduction | Decision Signed Date: 12/06/2024 |
| Forests | Bridger-Teton National Forest |
| Districts | Pinedale Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |