Decision Memo Completed

Ohio City - Pitkin Fuels Reduction

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

The addition of a 31 acre unit to a previous Ohio City - Pitkin Fuels Reduction analysis--creating a fuel break. Treatment of the unit will include: thin ladder fuels below 6 ft., remove trees under 8 in. in diameter, and pile/burn all cut material.

Location

Approximately 30 miles northeast of Gunnison, Colorado.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/09/2016
2
Decision
03/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2017 (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)
Ohio City - Pitkin Fuels ReductionDecision Signed Date: 03/09/2017
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec 6, T50N, R4E
Fuels management