Decision Memo Completed

Grand Valley Ranger District Burn Blocks

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

This project proposes to burn approximately 500-2000 acres per burn block per year of oakbrush and mixed mountain shrub vegetation in important elk and deer habitat.

Location

District Wide

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/08/2013
2
Comment Period
05/08/2013
3
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Grand Valley Burn BlocksDecision Signed Date: 01/09/2014
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGrand Valley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants