Decision Memo Completed

East Troublesome Post-Fire Mitigation Actions on NFS Lands Adjacent to Private Lands

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland Grand, Colorado Sulphur Ranger District

The Forest Service proposes to authorize post-fire rehabilitation activities, not to exceed 4200 acres, to repair or improve lands burned in the 2020 East Troublesome Fire that have the potential to impact private lands adjacent to NFS lands.

Location

National Forest System Lands within the 2020 East Troublesome Fire burn area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/23/2021
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other; National Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
East Troublesome Post-Fire Mitigation Actions on NFS Lands Adjacent to Private LandsDecision Signed Date: 07/13/2021
ForestsArapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
DistrictsSulphur Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementSpecial use management