Approximately 1955 acres will be treated by mechanical means (dozer, hydro-axe, roller chop, or similar) and/or prescribed fire to improve forage quality and quantity for deer and elk. Seeding will occur as needed.
Location
The north and west sides of Lamborn and Landsend Mountains, south of Paonia, CO.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/04/2009
2
Comment Period
02/04/2009
3
Decision
03/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2009 (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 |
| Lamborn Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/23/2009 Legal Notice Date: 03/25/2009 |
| LAMBORN WILDLIFE HABITAT | Decision Signed Date: 03/27/2009 Legal Notice Date: 03/27/2009 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Paonia Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 14, 23, 26-29, and 32-34 of T14S, R91W, and Sections 4-5 and 8-9 of T15S, R91W , 6th PM |