Decision Memo Completed

McDonald Juniper

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Delta, Colorado Paonia Ranger District

Mechanical treatment of juniper stands to reduce stand density and promote growth of grasses, forbs and shrubs to benefit wildlife. May include burning of piles.

Location

Treatments are located immediately east of McClusky and Roeber State Wildlife Areas.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/20/2020
2
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
McDonald JuniperDecision Signed Date: 06/15/2020
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsPaonia Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT14S, R91W
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)