South Slope Fuels Reduction Project
This is a Forest Service and Ute Tribe cross-boundary fuels management project to reduce the likelihood of undesirable fires, improve forest health, enhance wildlife habitat, protect improvements, and increase public safety.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is on the south slope of the Uinta Mountains from Yellowstone Canyon to Uinta Canyon and includes both National Forest System lands and adjacent Ute Tribe lands.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/27/2023 |
| Comment Period | 09/27/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 01/03/2024 |
| Decision | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Duchesne Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
South Slope Fuels Reduction Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/10/2025
Forests:
Ashley National Forest
Districts:
Duchesne Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Duchesne
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Emilia Sopranzi
85 West Main
Duchesne, Ut 84021
208-507-8306
emilia.sopranzi@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/11/2025