Monitor Valley-Little Fishlake, Pasco and Toiyabe Bench Pinyon-Juniper Removal Project
This project involves the cutting of small pinyon and juniper trees that are invading the sagebrush habitats in the eastern portions of the Toiyabe, Toquima, and Monitor mountain ranges. This project will benefit sage grouse and mule deer.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project areas are located south and east of Austin, NV and north and east of Tonopah, NV in the Toiyabe, Toquima, and Monitor mountain ranges.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/01/2014 |
| Decision | 08/2015 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2015 (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:
Austin Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Monitor Valley-Little Fishlake, Pasco, Toiyabe Bench Pinyon-Juniper Removal
Decision Signed Date: 08/07/2015
Forests:
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Districts:
Austin Ranger District
States:
Nevada
Counties:
Lander; Nye
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Michael West
100 Midas Canyon Rd
Austin, NV 89310
775-482-7880
mowest@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/12/2015