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NEPA Number: DOI-BLM-UT-W020-2026-0003-DNA
Project Name: Scipio North Habitat Enhancement

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NEPA Number

DOI-BLM-UT-W020-2026-0003-DNA
Project Name

Scipio North Habitat Enhancement
Project Type

DNA
NEPA Status

Completed - Completed
Lead Office

Fillmore Field Office
Last Updated

6/3/2026 5:00:00 PM

Project Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to utilize a suite of vegetation treatments to improve and maintain suitable, functional sagebrush habitat for Greater Sage-Grouse and other sagebrush-dependent species at a landscape level. The treatments would manage pinyon and juniper infilling and expansion, promote ecosystem resiliency, minimize invasive species, and reduce the risk of high-severity fire. Vegetation treatments would also enhance habitat for mule deer, pronghorn, and other wildlife species. Methods for removal of juniper and pinyon would vary depending on tree size, density, and topography. Treatment methods would include mastication, lop and scatter, selective hand thinning, slash pile burn, and aerial seeding. Following initial treatment, maintenance activities would occur periodically to ensure that project objectives are met and sustained. 

The Scipio North project consists of ten treatment units. Badeau Ridge, Cal Valley, Church Hills, Jake’s Canyon, Low Hills, Scipio Pass, South Hills, The Draw, Yuba, and Yuba South. All treatment areas are located around the Yuba Reservoir and extend south along the I-15 corridor to Scipio pass. The project would consist of vegetation treatments covering approximately 12,814.5 acres of BLM-managed land. As connected non-federal actions, vegetation treatment could occur on approximately 438.2 acres on land managed by the Utah Trust Land Administration (TLA), and 598.8 acres on private lands. While treatments on non-federal land could occur regardless of the BLM’s decision, they are unlikely to be implemented unless the BLM decides to conduct treatments as well. Therefore, the treatments on TLA and private land are considered connected actions and the effects of those treatments are considered indirect effects of the project. The footprint of treatments on all ownerships would be approximately 13,851.5 acres.

Project Location

City	State/Territory	Zip Code	County(ies)
Fillmore	Utah	84631	Millard

Application Information

Program

Hazard Management and Resource Restoration

Project Dates

Start Date

1/26/2026
End Date

6/4/2026

Project Office Information

Lead Office

Fillmore Field Office
Offices

Fillmore FO

Contacts

Contact 1 Name

Carl Schwarz
Contact 1 Email

[email protected]
Contact 1 Phone

(801) 320-8344