The Forest Service proposes to thin the understory of invasive conifers to improve and enhance nesting and foraging habitat for the Northern Goshawk and other accipiters.
Location
The project is located south of FR 506, west of Switzerland Trail, west of CSH 72, 2 miles NW of Nederland. Includes side drainages of Como Creek and Delonde Creek.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/08/2009
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 | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Como Creek Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/24/2009 |
| Forests | Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests |
| Districts | Boulder Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T1N, R73W, Sections 25,26,35,36 and T1S, R73W, Sections 10 and 11 |