Specifications include, but are not limited to: The intent of the project is to identify historic properties (cultural resources eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places) within the project area in accordance with 36 CFR 800. Approximately 1,739 acres of the project area will be intensively surveyed for cultural resources. The results of the survey, along with associated site documentation, GIS, and final report will be submitted to the USFS archaeologist for review and approval. The approved documentation will be submitted to the Utah State Historic Preservation Office. The Ashley National Forest is proposing to utilize lop and scatter treatments to maintain open brushlands for bighorn sheep, mule deer, and elk habitat. Conifer tree species are advancing into sagebrush and mountain browse vegetation communities located on Forest Service land in the West-Northwest area of the Flaming Gorge District. The results of conifer advancement into brushland vegetation communities can reduce native understory species, which can affect brush-dependent wildlife species. Because of this shift in vegetation and the resulting ecosystem changes, there is a need to address this problem through removal of advancing conifer. This project includes areas that are crucial yearlong bighorn sheep habitat and crucial winter habitat for elk and deer The project area is occurring entirely on Ashley National Forest lands. Acres: 1,739 acres (all on the Ashley National Forest)
