Vegetation Management at Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park

The National Park Service is providing public notice of their intention to award financial assistance for a vegetation management project at Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park. The project involves activities such as seed collection, seed cleaning, outplanting, exotic plant treatments, and fire break preparation. The goal of the project is to provide opportunities for public service, youth employment, and training in conservation-related work. The project will be carried out by American Conservation Experience, a youth conservation corps program. The National Park Service will provide oversight and technical assistance to the recipient. Key aspects of the project include: • Vegetation management activities, including thinning, exotic plant control, and native plant restoration • Opportunities for public service, youth employment, and training in conservation-related work • Cooperation between the National Park Service and American Conservation Experience • Oversight and technical assistance provided by the National Park Service • A total anticipated award amount of $63,125, with $50,500 in federal funding and $12,625 in non-federal cost share.