Haycock Peak- Cooper Knolls Insect and Disease Management project
The proposed project would improve forest health and resiliency across 2,937 acres by removing mistetoe infected, as well as insect infested, trees and thinning overstocked stands using sanitation harvest, commercial thinning, and prescribed fire.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Cooper Knoll and Haycock Peak area in Garfield County, Utah. Approximately, 0.4 miles east of Panguitch Lake.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/26/2024 |
| Decision | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3 (5)
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Lead Management Unit:
Cedar City Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Haycock Peak- Cooper Knolls Insect and Disease Management project
Decision Signed Date: 09/23/2024
Forests:
Dixie National Forest
Districts:
Cedar City Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Iron
Legal Land Description:
T35S R6W Sections 19, 20, 29, 30, 31, 32
T35S R7W Sections 25, 34, and 35
T36S R7W Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14
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Michael Golden
1789 North Wedgewood Lane
Cedar City, UT 84721-7769
435-865-3722
michael.golden@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/23/2024