Implementation of the 2002 Travel Plan for the Uncompahgre National Forest within the project boundary in order to: improve big game habitat effectiveness, reduce soil compaction, and improve hydrologic function.
Location
The project area is defined as the Cottonwood Creek Watershed. The project area center lies appproximately 13 miles west of Nucla, Colorado, and 11 miles north of Norwood, Colorado.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/08/2011
2
Decision
08/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Watershed Improvements |
| Telephone Draw Travel Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/22/2011 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Norwood Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T47N, R14W, Sections 12-14 & 22-36. T47N, R13 W, Sections 7 & 15-36. T47N, R12W, Sections 17-20 & 30. T46N, R13W, Sections 1-18. |