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F -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ON THE MILK RANCH POINT PRESCRIBE FIRE ON THE MANTI-LASAL NATIONAL FORESTR FIRE ON THE MANTI-LASSAL DUE 021898 POC Contracting Officer Carolyn J. Lippire, 801/975-3444 WEB: nmontgom/wo_gsc@fs.fed.us, nmontgom/wo_gsc@fs.fed.us. The USDA Forest Service is looking for candidates interested in completing an Environmental Assessment on the Milk Ranch Point prescribed fire in the Manti-LaSal National Forest. The project is located in San Juan County, Utah on the Monticello Ranger District. The proposed project area is approx. 4,000 acres in size consisting primarily of mountain brush species including serviceberry, gambel's oak, pinyon juniper, and mahogany. Scattered ponderosa pine trees occur on higher benches and patches of sagebrush/grasslands are scattered throughout. Portions of the area were mechanically treated in the 1960's while others remain relatively undisturbed. The project area contains an active cattle grazing allotment and serves as transitional and winter range for deer and elk. The area faces basically south and east and contains an abundance of archaeological resouces, which would need to be analyzed for potential impacts from the proposed prescribed fire. Candidates would need to work closely with experts in both archaeology and fire to be able to predict potential impacts from fires at various intensities. A research study may be desired for monitoring results. It is anticipated that the work could begin late summer or early fall. Solicitation package may be ordered by fax (801) 975-3478, Attn: Nelda Montgomery, or in writing to the above address. Please respond no later than February 18, 1998.***** (0034)

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