Bighorn Sheep Habitat Improvement Project
This project would improve bighorn sheep forage and lambing habitat, including increasing sight distances to detect predators, in areas along Flaming Gorge Reservoir. A combination of lop and scatter and prescribed fire would be used.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project analysis area lies approximately 30 miles north of Vernal, Utah in Daggett County. It is above the Flaming Gorge Reservoir above Red Canyon.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/11/2015 |
| Decision | 01/2016 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2016 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Flaming Gorge Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Bighorn Sheep Habitat Improvement Project
Decision Signed Date: 01/14/2016
Forests:
Ashley National Forest
Districts:
Flaming Gorge Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Daggett
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Leann Colburn
25 West Highway 43
Manila, UT 84046
435 781 5163
lscolburn@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 1/14/2016