The proposed project would authorize multiple prescribed burns across the Forest every year (up to 32,000 acres annually) as well as associated actions, to restore health and resiliency to vegetation communities on the Manti-La Sal National Forest.
Location
The proposal authorizes prescribed fire on national forest system lands except for Bears Ears National Monument, designated wilderness, research natural areas, alpine areas, or sage grouse habitat.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/02/2021
2
Comment Period
01/26/2022
3
Objection Period Start
11/08/2023
4
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
03/2025 (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 |
| Restoration and Fuels Reduction Prescribed Fire Project. | Decision Signed Date: 12/16/2024 (FS Withdrawn) |
| Restoration and Fuels Reduction Prescribed Fire Project-Signed | Decision Signed Date: 12/16/2024 (FS Withdrawn) |
| Forests | Manti-Lasal National Forest |
| Districts | Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |