5.25 miles of fence will be constructed in 3 different locations on the Uncompahgre and Grand Mesa to improve grazing management and /or reduce recreational conflicts. Cattle guards will be installed at fence crossings on ATV trails and roads.
Location
Fence 1-Blue Creek Allotment on the Uncompahgre; Fence 2-Ward Creek Allotment on the Grand Mesa; Fence 3-Buzzard Allotment on the Grand Mesa.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/01/2016
2
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Grazing Allotment Management; Trail Management; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements |
| Grand Valley Ranger District-Fence Projects | Decision Signed Date: 08/24/2016 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Grand Valley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | #1)Section 19, T51N, R 17W, & Sections 13&24, T51N, R18W. #2)Sections 9&16, T12S, R95W. #3) Section 25, T9S, R92W, Sections 30&31, T9S, R91W, Section 6, T10S, R91W |