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Skutumpah Terrace Chalk Ridge
Region: Southern
ID: 4989
Project Status: Completed
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2020
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Final Methods
Final methods included a cultural clearance, aerial seeding and mastication on 745 acres of BLM Kanab Field Office administered lands. The GSENM dropped out of the project reducing the proposed acres to 745. Cultural contract was completed by EcoPlan through WRI. Aerial seeding contract started on 1/7/2020 and was completed in one day. A total of 745 acres were seeded with a mix of grasses, forbs and shrubs with a fix wing aircraft contracted by Colorado Fire and Aviation. Mechanical mulching began on February 3, 2020. Brushwacker Inc. completed the mulching treatment area of 745 acres on April 3, 2020. A total of 4 machines were used to complete the project. All specifications were met throughout the contract.
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Project Narrative
The Skutumpah Terrace Chalk Ridge treatment was proposed to treat a total of 5,632 acres (1,723 acres of mastication, 635 acres of harrow) on BLM Kanab Field Office (KFO) and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument (GSENM) administered lands. The GSENM dropped out of the project and was unable to complete required NEPA. Therefore, it was decided to proceed on the remaining 745 acres of KFO administered lands. All treatment acres were cleared for cultural, seeded, and mulched through WRI contracts. Contract was able to continue and finish without interruption. All work was completed in a timely, professional manner with all contractors involved. A total of 4 machines were used in the mulching. All specifications were met within the contract and were successful in obtaining desired results. Much of the area has had several good monsoon moisture events since completion and the area should continue to respond well.
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Future Management
Project area will be monitored for vegetative trend, cover, and wildlife use. The project areas was rested from livestock use for a 2 complete growing seasons. The rest period wasn't extended due to the establishment of seeded grasses, forbs and shrubs. Maintenance of the project area could be completed in the future with lop and scatter, prescribed fire or other mechanical treatments.
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Shawn Peterson
Submitted Time
02/14/2023 12:37:58
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