Vernon Shrub Planting - Amendment
Project adds 2,471 acres to the original 200 acres of shrub planting area south of Vernon near the Benmore lek to improve critical nesting habitat for sage-grouse. Habitat loss in the area has put the sage-grouse population at risk of extirpation.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
6 miles south of Vernon City. 2.5 mile west of Benmore administrative site.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/18/2022 |
| Decision | 08/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2022 (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:
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Vernon Shrub Planting - Amendment
Decision Signed Date: 08/31/2022
Forests:
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Districts:
Spanish Fork Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Tooele
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Drew Eline
857 West South Jordan Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
801-794-6771
Drew.Eline@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/31/2022