Decision Memo Completed

Samora Tree Planting

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

Tree planting of 19 acres in two units with Douglas-fir to bring tree stocking up to Forest Plan standards. Sites are accessible on existing roads.

Location

Samora unit is 15-acre stand at head of Samora Creek north of Colo. Hwy 114; Wolverine unit is 4-acre stand at head of Wolverine Gulch north of Colo. Hwy 114.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/11/2013
2
Decision
03/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Samora Tree Planting Categorial Exclusion Review and Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 03/13/2014
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNE 1/4 of Section 23, T.46N, R.3E, NMPM, Saguache Cty, CO and SW 1/4 of SEction 11, T.46N, R.3E, NMPM, Saguache Cty, CO
Vegetation management (other than forest products)