Decision Memo Completed

Dominguez Ridge Wildlife Habitat Improvement

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Mesa, Colorado Grand Valley Ranger District

Up to 1000 acres of mechanical treatment in big game winter range is proposed in the pinyon-juniper habitats, to increase forage for big game.

Location

Dominguez Ridge area is on the north west portion of the Uncompahgre plateau.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/15/2011
2
Decision
12/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Dominguez Ridge Wildlife Habitat Enhancement DecisionDecision Signed Date: 12/18/2011
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGrand Valley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT15S, R100W, Sections: 19-22, 26-29, 32-34
Wildlife, fish, rare plants