Use the trap tree method to protect and mitigate the impacts of spruce bark beetle mortality in campgrounds, high use areas, and high value stands on the Gunnison Ranger District.
Location
National Forest lands in Slumgullion Pass, Cebolla, Los Pinos, and Cochetopa Creek watersheds of the Gunnison Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/25/2012
2
Decision
03/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2012 (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 | Developed Site Management; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Trail Management; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Spruce Bark Beetle Trap Trees | Decision Signed Date: 03/05/2012 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Gunnison Ranger District |