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 Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Samora Tree Planting Categorial Exclusion Review and Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 03/13/2014 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Gunnison Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | NE 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 |