Planning
The mission of the Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
As part of carrying out the mission of the Forest Service, agency resource specialists develop proposals that will enhance or maintain resource values on public lands, as well as generate products. In addition, the public may submit proposals for various uses such as rights-of-way, land exchanges, and recreational events. A necessary part of the planning for these is the environmental analysis and documentation, pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and agency direction.
Forest Plan
Each National Forest and grassland are governed by a management plan in accordance with the National Forest Management Act (NFMA). These plans set management, protection and use goals and guidelines. Monitoring conditions on a forest or grassland ensures projects are done in accordance with plan direction and determines effects that might require a change in management.
The Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan) guides all natural resource management activities and establishes management guidance for the Fishlake National Forest. The Forest Plan describes resource management opportunities and the availability and suitability of lands for resource management. The Forest Plan embodies the provisions of the National Forest Management Act (NFMA), the implementing regulations, and other guiding documents. Land use determinations, goals, and guidance constitute a statement of the management direction. The projected outputs, services, and rates of implementing these activities are dependent on the annual budgeting process, additional public involvement, and site-specific project environmental analyses.
The Fishlake National Forest Plan has been in effect since 1986 and has had several amendments made to it since then. Until the plan is revised, it continues to guide the management of the Fishlake National Forest.
This page contains links to Forest Plan documents as well as other related information. Except as noted, all documents are in portable document format (PDF). Adobe Reader is required to open and read these documents. If necessary, you can download the latest version of Adobe Reader.
Summary of the Final EIS and Land and Resource Management Plan
- Cover-Preface-Table of Contents
- Chapter I - Forest Plan Introduction
- Chapter II - Analysis of the Management Situation Summary
- Chapter III - Plan Responses to Issues, Concerns and Opportunities
- Chapter IV - Management Direction
- Chapter V - Implementation of the Forest Plan
- Chapter VI - Glossary
- Chapter VII - Appendices
- Chapter VIII - References
- Chapter IX - Index
Travel Management on Fish Lake Mountain (High Top)
- Tushar Mountain Boundary Adjustment
- Addition to NFS Lands Available for Disposal
- Designation of Scipio Pass Communication Site
- Deep Creek and Snow Bench Timber Sales
- Roads and Trails Right-of-Way Acquisition Plan
- Designation of Oak City Communication Site
Utah Northern Goshawk Project
- Utah Fire Amendment
- Forage Utilization Standards and Guidelines
- Noxious Weed Amendment
- Wireless Sites
- Management Indicator Species
- Research Natural Areas
- Wild & Scenic Rivers Suitability Study-Amendment 15
Forest Plan Amendments
- Travel Management on Fish Lake Mountain (High Top)
- Tushar Mountain Boundary Adjustment
- Addition to NFS Lands Available for Disposal
- Designation of Scipio Pass Communication Site
- Deep Creek and Snow Bench Timber Sales
- Roads and Trails Right-of-Way Acquisition Plan
- Designation of Oak City Communication Site
Motorized Travel Management Plan
Fishlake National Forest OHV Route Designation Project
NEW ~ Supplemental Information Report ~ Adaptive Mangement (December 2011)
Final Environmental Impact Statement
Goal
The Fishlake Forest’s goal is to manage the use of OHVs in partnership with other federal and state land management agencies, local governments, communities and interest groups so as to protect public lands and resources while providing opportunities for the safe use and enjoyment of OHVs on designated roads, trails, and designated open areas.
Selected Alternative
The selected alternative, Alternative 5 as modified, designates a system of routes and areas, on the Fishlake National Forest, that are open to motorized use. Routes and areas open to motorized use will be displayed on a Motor Vehicle Use Map. Unrestricted off-route travel by wheeled off-highway vehicles (OHVs) will no longer be allowed. The forest will continue to be open to other forms of cross-country travel such as horseback, hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiles, although some over-snow restrictions have been added to protect critical deer winter range. Implementation of the new motorized travel plan will begin in 2007.
