Hoop Lake and Poison Mountain winter range vegetation improvement project
The Forest Service proposes a lop-and-scatter treatment using chainsaws to restore aspen, shrubs, forbs, and grasses. All live conifers would be removed. Treatments would begin in August to avoid disturbance to nesting migratory birds.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
In the Hoop Lake and Poison Mountain areas of the ranger district in the Beaver Creek watershed.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/07/2012 |
| Comment Period | 12/07/2012 |
| Decision | 02/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2013 (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:
Evanston-Mountain View RD
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Hoop Lake and Poison Mountain Winter Range Vegetation Improvement Project
Decision Signed Date: 02/19/2013
Legal Notice Date: 02/22/2013
Forests:
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Districts:
Evanston-Mountain View RD
States:
Utah
Counties:
Summit
Legal Land Description:
Hoop Lake: T2N, R16E, sections 3 and 4. Poison Mountain: T2N, R15E, sections 1 and 2.
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Ashly Herrera
1566 Highway 150, Suite A
Evanston, WY 82930
307-789-3194
anherrera@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 2/22/2013