Cultural Resources Surveys - Anadarko IV , McKenzie Creek Vegetation Management Treatments

2026-11-03

n partnership with the Watershed Restoration Initiative ( WRI ), the Uinta - Wasatch - Cache National Forest ( UWCNF ) is launching this project to restore forest health and mitigate severe wildfire risks within the Western Uinta Management Area . Current conditions deviate significantly from the 2003 Forest Plan , largely due to a bark beetle epidemic that has left an overabundance of standing dead trees and hazardous fuel loads . By targeting areas identified under the Wildfire Crisis Strategy , the project aims to shift the landscape toward a historical mosaic of aspen and diverse vegetation structures that are more resilient to fire ( WRI 7682 Project Proposal ). One focus of this work is the protection of the Wildland Urban Interface ( WUI ), specifically safeguarding high - risk communities such as Manor Lands , Christmas Meadow , and several others nearby . Beyond wildfire mitigation , management actions will prioritize public safety and the restoration of aquatic habitats to ensure the landscape meets its long - term ecological and safety objectives . The WRI is soliciting an intensive archaeological survey of the proposed vegetation management treatment areas to make a good faith effort to identify and evaluate cultural resources prior to treatment as set forth in § 36CFR800 . 4 .

Utah

2026-05-02