Vegetation treatments to allow the use of fires to increase the resilience, diversity & habitat value of the forests. This includes fuels reduction, timber harvest, seeding, weed treatments, managed fire, & decommissioning of non-system roads.
Location
Located within ¼ mile west of Divide Rd. (NFSR 402) and east of Divide Rd. to the National Forest boundary between the Ouray/Grand Valley Ranger District boundary south to Highway 90 (NFSR 540).
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/14/2012
2
Comment Period
12/14/2012
3
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Stewardship Contract, Consolidated Appropriations Resolution Of 2003 |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Escalante Forest Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/24/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/27/2013 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Norwood Ranger District; Ouray Ranger District |