Pine Valley Wildlife Habitat and Ecological Resiliency Improvement Project
The intent of this project is to improve habitat conditions for wildlife species associated with sagebrush and pinyon-juniper communities and to trend the existing habitat conditions to meet desired conditions established by the Forest Plan.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Approximately 181,575 acres of the Pine Valley Ranger District are under review for treatments including approximately 101,765 acres in IRA outside of wilderness areas.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/13/2019 |
| Comment Period | 10/16/2022 |
| Objection Period Start | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 10/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 12/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Pine Valley Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Dixie National Forest
Districts:
Pine Valley Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Iron; Washington
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Rhett Boswell
196 E. Tabernacle, Suite 40
St. George, UT 84770
435=652-3101
Rhett.Boswell@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/21/2024