Restoration and Fuels Reduction Prescribed Fire Project.
The proposed project would authorize multiple prescribed burns across the Forest every year (up to 32,000 acres annually) as well as associated actions, to restore health and resiliency to vegetation communities on the Manti-La Sal National Forest.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The proposal authorizes prescribed fire on national forest system lands except for Bears Ears National Monument, designated wilderness, research natural areas, alpine areas, or sage grouse habitat.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/02/2021 |
| Comment Period | 01/26/2022 |
| Objection Period Start | 11/08/2023 |
| Decision | 12/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Restoration and Fuels Reduction Prescribed Fire Project.
Decision Signed Date: 12/16/2024
(FS Withdrawn)
Restoration and Fuels Reduction Prescribed Fire Project-Signed
Decision Signed Date: 12/16/2024
(FS Withdrawn)
Forests:
Manti-Lasal National Forest
Districts:
Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units
States:
Colorado; Utah
Counties:
Carbon; Emery; Grand; San Juan; Sanpete; Sevier; Utah; Mesa; Montrose
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Nels Rasmussen
599 W. Price River Dr.
Price, UT 84501
435-636-3303
nels.rasmussen@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/9/2025