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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements |
| Calamity Basin Pine Restoration & Habitat Improvement | Decision Signed Date: 06/05/2015 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Grand Valley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 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 |