East Salina Habitat Improvement
The Richfield RD plans to apply prescribed fire to approx. 99,460 acres to mimic natural disturbance on the landscape to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfires, increase health/resilience of vegetation, and improve wildlife habitat
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is east of Salina, Utah and includes the Gooseberry, Salina Creek, and Willow Creek areas.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/27/2026 |
| Decision | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Lead Management Unit:
Fishlake National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Fishlake National Forest
Districts:
Richfield Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Sevier
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Kelly Cornwall
115 East 900 North
Richfield, UT 84701
435-896-2326
kelly.cornwall@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/29/2026