The proposed action is to treat approximately 15,000 acres with prescribed fire to maintain and enhance productive vegetation for the benefit of Mule Deer, Elk and other wildlife species, while reducing the natural buildup of fuels.
Location
T51N R18W Sections 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36 T50N R 18W Section 1 T51N R17W Sections 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 T15S R102W Sections 34, 35
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/03/2021
2
Decision
02/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2022 (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); Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements |
| Cow Creek Habitat Improvement | Decision Signed Date: 02/28/2022 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Grand Valley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |