Environmental Assessment Completed

Vegetation Mgmt and Travel Mgmt in the Box Creek Watershed EA

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Lake, Colorado Leadville Ranger District

Formerly known as Box Creek Environmental Analysis. Vegetation and travel management on approximately 5,500 acres. Vegetation treatment will include mechanical, prescribed fire and protection treatments.

Location

The project is located within the Box Creek Watershed, approximately 6 miles southwest of Leadville.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/25/2000
2
Comment Period
11/03/2005
3
Decision
10/2005 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2006 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Box Creek Vegetation and Travel Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/31/2005 Legal Notice Date: 11/03/2005
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT10S R81W, T11S R80W
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsRoad managementWatershed managementFuels management