Decision Memo Completed

GRAND VALLEY RANGER DISTRICT-BULL DRAW FIRE FENCE CONSTRUCTION

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

Approximately 10 miles of new fence will be constructed in numerous locations on the Uncompahgre National Forest, to replace/improve locations of fences burned in the Bull Draw Fire in 2018. The objective is to improve grazing management.

Location

7 miles BLM/Forest boundary and 3 miles interior fences on the Club/Campbell/UC Allotments, North End of the Uncompahgre National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/08/2019
2
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2019 (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; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Bull Draw Fire Fence Construction/ReconstructionDecision Signed Date: 10/07/2019
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGrand Valley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionAreas within Townships 48, 49, and 50 North, and Ranges 15,16,and 17 West
Recreation managementGrazing management