A 295-acre area will be treated by mechanical means (roller chop, hydro-axe, mower, or similar) and/or prescribed fire to improve forage quality and quantity for elk and other ungulates. Seeding will occur as needed.
Location
GMUG NF, Paonia Ranger District, along Bull Mountain Pipeline north of FR 265
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/21/2009
2
Comment Period
01/21/2009
3
Decision
02/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2009 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Bull Mountain Pipeline Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/27/2009 Legal Notice Date: 02/27/2009 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Paonia Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 3 and 4, T11S, R90W, 6th PM |