BLM seeks input on plan to prevent wildfires, protect sage grouse near Price

PRICE — Federal land managers want to dig in on a new project to beef up wildlife habitat and protect against wildfires in Carbon County, but they want to hear from the public first.The Federal Bureau of Land Management is proposing to remove pinyon pines and juniper trees near the North Springs Shooting Range southwest of Price.The agency said in a prepared statement the move would guard against severe wildfires, protect sage grouse, draw in prey for raptors and improve winter range for m