The primary purpose of this project is to move the landscape toward a more natural state and thus improve wildlife habitat for multiple species by implementing mechanical vegetation, hand thinning and prescribed fire treatments.
Location
The Project is located on the GMUG, BLM, and the Mullin%u2019s Ranch east of the town of Ridgway and north of the city of Ouray.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/11/2020
2
Comment Period
08/11/2020
3
Objection Period Start
12/11/2021
4
Decision
02/2022 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements |
| Baldy Mountain Landscape Resiliency and Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/28/2022 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Ouray Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |