Sweetwater-Griffin Top Pasture Division Fence
Construct a 3.2 mile, four strand barbed wire fence that would restrict livestock movement between pastures, thereby maintaining more desirable and even livestock utilization rates. This will improve forage production for big-game wildlife.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
East of the Johns Valley road, North of South Creek and running roughly parallel to Forest Service road 133.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/21/2023 |
| Decision | 08/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2024 (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:
Escalante Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Grazing Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Sweetwater-Griffin Top Pasture Division Fence
Decision Signed Date: 08/27/2024
Forests:
Dixie National Forest
Districts:
Escalante Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Garfield
Legal Land Description:
T34S, R2W, Sections 25&26 /T34S, R1W, Section 31
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Nephi Noyes
P.O. Box 246
Escalante, UT 84726
435-826-5433
Nephi.Noyes@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/27/2024