This project will use silvicultural treatments (coppice) to regenerate vulnerable and declining aspen stands adjacent to the Homestake mine road (NFSR 243.2A & 243.3K). Treatments are proposed on approximately 165 acres.
Location
This project is located on the Gunnison Ranger District of the Gunnison National Forest in aspen stands adjacent to NFSR 243.2A & .3K.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/25/2012
2
Decision
03/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green) |
| Homestake Suden Aspen Decline (SAD) Treatment | Decision Signed Date: 03/05/2012 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Gunnison Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T48N, R06E, sections, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, NMPM. |