Decision Memo Completed

Calamity Basin Pine restoration and mastication

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

Project will mechanically treat 675 acres of historic pine plantation in Calamity basin. This will occur in the summer of 2015 and will improve big game and winter range and improve habitat for other species.

Location

On northeast portion of Uncompahgre plateau.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/20/2015
2
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements
Calamity Basin Pine Restoration & Habitat ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 06/05/2015
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGrand Valley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 15S R 102W Sections 34, 35; T 51N R 17W Sections 8, 9, 18, 17, 16, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 29, 28; 24; T 51N R18W Sections 13, 24
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management