Dixie National Forest Prescribed Fire Landscape Resiliency Project
Dixie NF is proposing a forest-wide prescribed fire project to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire, increase resilience of existing vegetation groups and improve ecological function in native vegetation communities and wildlife habitats.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
This Decision could be applied throughout the Dixie National Forest with the exception of designated Wilderness and Research Natural Areas.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/27/2021 |
| Comment Period | 11/22/2022 |
| Objection Period Start | 08/25/2023 |
| Decision | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Dixie National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management; Fuels Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Dixie National Forest Prescribed Fire Landscape Resiliency Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/17/2024
Forests:
Dixie National Forest
Districts:
Dixie National Forest All Units
States:
Utah
Counties:
Garfield; Iron; Kane; Washington
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Keith Adams
820 N. Main Street
Cedar City, UT 84721
435-865-3776
keith.r.adams@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/26/2024