Decision Memo Completed

Ouray Hazard Tree Removal Project

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray, Colorado Ouray Ranger District

Removal of all hazard ( dead and dying) trees near roads, utility coridors, dispersed and developed recreation sites and any other areas where hazard trees could compromise safety to the public or damage infrastructure.

Location

Ouray Ranger District see legal description

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/01/2014
2
Decision
04/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Ouray Hazard Tree Removal ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/05/2016
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsOuray Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 44N, Range 8W, Sections 24, 25 & 36; Township 44N, Range 7W, Sections 17, 18, 19, 30, 31 & 32; Township 43N, Range 8W, Sections 1, 12, 13 &14; Township 43N, Range 7W, Sections 5, 6, 7 & 8
Fuels management