Decision Memo Completed

Spruce Bark Beetle Trap Trees

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison, Colorado Gunnison Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Trail Management; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Spruce Bark Beetle Trap TreesDecision Signed Date: 03/05/2012
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)