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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Dominguez Ridge Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Decision | Decision Signed Date: 12/18/2011 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Grand Valley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T15S, R100W, Sections: 19-22, 26-29, 32-34 |