Decision Memo Completed

Grand Valley Ranger District-Fence Projects

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Mesa, Colorado Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units

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 Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Trail Management; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Grand Valley Ranger District-Fence ProjectsDecision Signed Date: 08/24/2016
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGrand 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
Grazing managementRecreation management