Decision Memo Completed

Calamity Basin Ponderosa Pine Thinning Project

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

Precommercial Ponderosa Pine thinning to restore stand health.

Location

Located on the north end of the Uncomaphgre National Forest. Access from National Forest Service Road 405 to 405.2A and then along 405.2c

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/20/2012
2
Comment Period
05/30/2012
3
Decision
06/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Special Products Sales; Timber Sales (Green)
Calamity Basin Ponderosa Pine thinning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/07/2012
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGrand Valley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.51N., R.17W., Sections 17,18,19,&20
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management