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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| West Zone Pine Thinning | Decision Signed Date: 11/15/2021 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Norwood Ranger District; Ouray Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |