To salvage wind damaged trees to reduce fuels, limit risk of insect outbreaks, and release understory from competition. This will reduce fuel loading and increase timber stand resiliency near private properties, local towns, and water systems.
Location
Middle Fork Ranch Creek, east of Fraser of CR8, CR810; T1S, R75W, Parts of Sec. 22, 23
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/04/2023
2
Decision
03/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Middle Fork Blowdown GNA | Decision Signed Date: 03/19/2024 |
| Forests | Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests |
| Districts | Sulphur Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |