Iron Springs Vegetation Improvement and Salvage Project
Commercial and non-commercial thinning to reduce stand densities, provide for a more balance age-class distribution, and perpetuate aspen presence within the spruce/fir dominated forest.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
On the Aquarius Plateau, approximately 15 miles northwest of Escalante, UT along FR 30140.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/05/2010 |
| Comment Period | 04/08/2011 |
| Decision | 03/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Escalante Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Forest Products; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Products Sales; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact: Iron Springs
Decision Signed Date: 11/29/2012
(FS Withdrawn)
Legal Notice Date: 12/06/2012
DN/FONSI Iron Springs Vegetation Improvement and Salvage Project
Decision Signed Date: 03/08/2013
Legal Notice Date: 03/09/2013
Forests:
Dixie National Forest
Districts:
Escalante Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Garfield
Legal Land Description:
T33S, R1W and T33S, R1E, of the Salt Lake Baseline Meridian
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Kevin Zeman
P.O. Box 246
Escalante, UT 84726
435-826-5401
kzeman@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/14/2013