Approximately 150,000 lodgepole pine seedlings would be planted across 1,447 acres in 2022. Seedlings would be monitored for survival over the first and third years after planting. Areas of natural regeneration would be avoided for planting.
Location
The SRD Reforestation project area is located within the burn footprints of the East Troublesome and Williams Fork Fires.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/24/2022
2
Decision
06/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11) |
| Special Authority | National Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Sulphur Ranger District 2022 Reforestation | Decision Signed Date: 06/02/2022 |
| Forests | Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests |
| Districts | Sulphur Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | East Troublesome Fire: T3N R76W Secs 2-3, 9-10, and 16-15; T4N R76W Secs 23, 26-27, and 34-35. Williams Fork Fire: T2S R77W Secs 19-21 and 28-32. |