Decision Memo Completed

Uncompahgre Plateau Pine Plantation Thinning

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

Thin approximately 2,705 acres of scattered ponderosa pine plantations on the Uncompahgre Plateau with the goals of reducing fuels and providing silviculture and wildlife benefits.

Location

Various pine plantations on Uncompahgre Plateau totally in approximately 2700 acres.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/05/2020
2
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2021 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
West Zone Pine ThinningDecision Signed Date: 11/15/2021
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsNorwood Ranger District; Ouray Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management