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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Watershed Improvements |
| 2013 Travel Management Implementation | Decision Signed Date: 06/24/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/24/2013 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Gunnison Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |