Dixie NF is proposing a forest-wide prescribed fire project to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire, increase resilience of existing vegetation groups and improve ecological function in native vegetation communities and wildlife habitats.
Location
This Decision could be applied throughout the Dixie National Forest with the exception of designated Wilderness and Research Natural Areas.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/27/2021
2
Comment Period
11/22/2022
3
Objection Period Start
08/25/2023
4
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Dixie National Forest Prescribed Fire Landscape Resiliency Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/17/2024 |
| Forests | Dixie National Forest |
| Districts | Dixie National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |