Decision Memo Completed

2018 Spruce Bark Beetle Trap Tree Treatment

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison; Hinsdale; Saguache, Colorado Gunnison Ranger District

Minimize the spread of bark beetle populations in localized, small scale, high value areas through the use of trap trees.

Location

Isolated sites on the Gunnison Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/20/2018
2
Decision
08/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
2018 Spruce Bark Beetle Trap Tree TreatmentDecision Signed Date: 08/30/2018
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)