BTNF releases Draft Record of Decision for Invasive Plants
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
September 27, 2019
The Bridger-Teton National Forest has released the draft Record of Decision (ROD) and the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Invasive Plant Management Project.
The draft decision selects Alternative 2. Under this decision, the Forest would treat invasive plant species on 20,000 acres of the Bridger-Teton using a combination of manual, mechanical, biological, aerial and ground herbicide applications. This adaptive and integrated strategy would also use a condition-based management approach which offers a way to manage changing or new infestations and new treatment options, while addressing any resource concerns.
The Bridger-Teton National Forest conducted an environmental analysis of treating invasive plant species on the Forest over the next 15-years. The FEIS disclosed potential effects of a breadth of alternatives, including a no action alternative. The FEIS is available online at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52791. The Notice of Availability (NOA) of the draft ROD was published in the Federal Register on 27 September, 2019.
This draft decision is subject to the 45-day objection process. Objections will be accepted until November 12, 2019 only from persons who have previously submitted specific written comments regarding the proposed project during scoping. Issues raised in objections must be based on previously submitted written comments regarding the proposed project, unless based on new information arising after designated opportunities.
Written objections, including any attachments, must be sent via regular mail, fax, email, hand-delivery, or express delivery within 45 days following the publication date of this legal notice in the Casper Star-Tribune to: Nora Rasure, Objection Reviewing Officer, 324 25th Street, Ogden, UT 84401 or the email address for filing objections: objections-intermtn-regional-office@usad.gov (36 CFR 218.7)
Paper copies of the FEIS and draft ROD documents are available for public viewing during normal business hours at the Front Desk of the Bridger-Teton Pinedale Ranger District at 29 East Fremont Lake Road in Pinedale, WY. Copies are also available by contacting Chad Hayward, Interdisciplinary Team leader at 307-276-3375 or chad.hayward@usda.gov
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