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Proposed Projects

Note: Not all proposed projects may appear on the map. See the list below for a more complete list.

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The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.

The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.

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Ashley National Forest Proposed Projects

We would extend a fence by approximately 890 feet and install a water development to improve livestock distribution and prevent livestock drift. To view project documents, copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/binyvuhaf4z5zc0l2jmsjxsilnl9sd1u

The Forest Service is considering amending its land management plans to address new and evolving issues arising since implementing sage-grouse plans in 2015. This project is in cooperation with the USDI Bureau of Land Management.

We would burn up to 500 acres of sagebrush to improve habitat for greater sage-grouse and other wildlife (deer, elk, pronghorn). To view project documents, copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/zq1hukhafn74gkc2bsfhs9opkibz0hkj

The proposed project would authorize prescribed burns across the Forest up to 24,000 acres/year. Treatment boundaries would be designed to meet objectives and move areas toward desired conditions. Wilderness, RNAs, private land, & alpine excluded.

We would authorize the removal and chipping of driftwood and trees from lake outlets and dams to maintain dam and outlet structural integrity and function. To view project documents, copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/2gc816jpculu70objfhdm6awiphcxowm

This project is an approximately 1,033-acre linear fuel break along the Blind Stream and Rock Creek Roads (Forest Service Roads 135 and 134). To view project documents, please copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/twcm9l740spqm6y56gpp8p4k9cngb39r.

We would construct 400 feet of log worm fence and install a gate and cattleguard to prevent cattle from trailing outside of allotment boundaries. To view project documents, copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/plr7drspz29oa6ro3i84idjs6q80rfeh

This would involve realigning a guzzler exclosure fence to prevent deer, elk, cattle, and snowbank damage to the guzzler structures (apron and holding pond). To view project documents, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/4bxu95jer9z3uw89ga9bxrigs9ke8x9t

This project is a 384-acre shaded fuel break along existing linear features in the area. To view project documents, copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/6dns1p1gskl0cywmjuw5iv9kju425mvb

We would authorize the Dry Gulch Irrigation Company to automate headgates at four wilderness lakes. To view project documents, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/aremmw2hz8az8eyf93i0c2oqz3fkn7di

We would replace the aging water system in Hideout Draw to once again provide safe and reliable drinking water to the boat-in Hideout Campground. To view project documents, copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/lczgnu9h3xilg30lb56dcstarnpifulv

This project is an evaluation of the effects of continued domestic sheep grazing in the High Uintas Wilderness, including five sheep allotments on the Ashley NF and five sheep allotments on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF.

We would authorize additional relocations of a range fence out and around the path of anticipated future operations at the Limestone Mine. To view project documents, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/ybsjwjcthuyeq0dgwpvwvx9t89hb06gv

We would install 20,000 gallons of water storage for the existing spring system, put in two cattleguards, and build a 0.5-mile fence to improve allotment infrastructure and management. To view project documents, see: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/n5pwihqam15jxk4bph99rokbzi93qkte

In cooperation with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, we would drain, clean, and perform maintenance and improvement work on Moose Pond. To view project documents, copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/skiq4qhv2c4e2pp7rccd4kqne6h5gs86

We would authorize the replacement of two sections of the Oaks Park pipeline to maintain functioning water pipeline infrastructure in this area. To view project documents, copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/6dihvqpr235ir7edld74png377bndro1

This would involve repaving the Red Canyon Corridor as well as some campground spur reconstruction in the Greens Lake Campground. To view project documents, copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/2e1erh9nna8xvc27dfdo5kgei2f2qfqt

We would authorize the replacement of an existing, deteriorated mobile home located at the Red Canyon Resort under a valid special use authorization. To view project documents, copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/gix5hff5m0ptx1idjyhlsihvyemr4cw0

This is approximately 18 acres of live tree harvesting for posts and poles to improve forest health, reduce fuels, and provide sustainable forest products . To view project documents, copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/owaqmzurdo4fazq8t12ezr5tsso47fad

We would remove generally small diameter trees throughout a 59-acre treatment area in and around the campground, followed by broadcast burning in the area. To view project documents, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/rzlsukffwuxa15s4mclj6gmmgw5j7rbp

Proposed Project Archive

Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Proposed Project Archive.