Potholes Prescribed Fire Project
Prescribed fire would be used to treat approximately 5,951 acres in six areas. Hand and aerial ignition. Chainsaws used to create fuel breaks to protect grazing and recreational improvements.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
In the Potholes watershed which encompasses the upper portions of Potholes Creek
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/26/2006 |
| Decision | 12/2009 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2010 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Hfra Title I: Threats To Ecosystem Components (Such As Insect Or Disease Epidemics)
Lead Management Unit:
Vernal Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Potholes Prescribed Fire Project
Decision Signed Date: 12/14/2009
Forests:
Ashley National Forest
Districts:
Duchesne Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Uintah
Legal Land Description:
T1N, R23E, all or portions of sections 26,27,34,35 and T1S, R22E all or portions of sections 1,2,3,10,11,12,13,14,15
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Bill Hayes
355 North Vernal Ave
Vernal, UT 84078
435-781-5181
bhayes@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/8/2010