Decision Memo Completed

East Rim WUI Vegetation Management

Bridger-Teton National Forest Sublette, Wyoming Pinedale Ranger District

The District proposes to reduce fuels, improve forest health and create favorable conditions for managing wildfire on 3,000 acres in a wildland-urban interface. Treatments include mechanical harvest, thinning, Rx fire and planting. Comment by 1/6/25.

Location

Located approximately 25 miles north of Pinedale and 10 miles east of Bondurant, near Highway 189/191, in Sublette County, WY.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/18/2024
2
Comment Period
12/18/2024
3
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
East Rim WUI Vegetation ManagementDecision Signed Date: 09/17/2025
ForestsBridger-Teton National Forest
DistrictsPinedale Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management