The Forest Service proposes to thin trees from below to reduce hazardous fules in the Mad Creek watershed above the town of Empire and increase the amount of suitable habitat for big horn sheep.
Location
The project area is located 1/2 mile NW of the town of Empire, between Lion Creek and Mad Creek.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/06/2009
2
Decision
09/2009 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2009 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements |
| Mad Creek Habitat Enhancement Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/30/2009 |
| Forests | Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests |
| Districts | Clear Creek Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T3S, R74W, Sections 20 and 29 |