Decision Memo Completed

Long Draw Changed Condition Analysis

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

The Long Draw timber sale has 11 harvest units. 8 units have been completed while 3 units have not yet been entered. The Forest Service is proposing that in the 3 remaining units the prescription be changed from group selection to salvage.

Location

The Long Draw timber sale is located on the Alpine Plateau, approximately 45 miles southwest of Gunnison, Colorado. It is within the Gunnison Ranger District of the Uncompahgre National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/19/2015
2
Decision
09/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Long Draw Changed Condition AnalysisDecision Signed Date: 09/28/2015
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe legal description is T.46N., R.4W., Sections 14,15,16, 21, 22, and 23; New Mexico Principle Meridian, Gunnison County, Colorado. The Sale Area is 2,337 gross acres with 941 net acres.
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management