Decision Memo Completed

Rocky Pitch Vegetative Treatment-Prescribed Fire

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

This is a modification of the 2006 Rocky Pitch Fuels Treatment CE signed in July 2006. The modification expands the project area from 3427 acres to the current proposed 5672 acres to conform with new policy direction.

Location

North end of the Uncompahgre Plateau on the GVRD. Rocky Pitch

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/01/2016
2
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Rocky Pitch Vegetative Treatment-Prescribed FireDecision Signed Date: 09/30/2016
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGrand Valley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)