Decision Memo Completed

Middle Fork Blowdown GNA

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

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 Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Middle Fork Blowdown GNADecision Signed Date: 03/19/2024
ForestsArapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
DistrictsSulphur Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)