Decision Memo Completed

Implementation of the 2010 Gunnison Basin Federal Lands Travel Management Plan on the Gunnison RD

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

Decommission approximately 50 miles of Forest Service system and non-system routes using restoration methods, and conduct hydrological upgrades and improvements consistent with the 2010 Travel Management Decision.

Location

National Forest System lands in the vicinity of Soap Creek, Taylor Park, Black Sage Pass, Long Branch, Needle Creek, Barett Creek, and Cochetopa Park; all w/in Gunnison & Saguache Counties.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/11/2013
2
Comment Period
04/11/2013
3
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Watershed Improvements
2013 Travel Management ImplementationDecision Signed Date: 06/24/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/24/2013
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsRoad managementWatershed management