The objective is primarily hazardous fuels mitigation through prescribed burning and mechanical thinning. Most locations involve WUI. Other benefits may include firewood generation, minor commercial forest products, and wildlife habitat improvements.
Location
The project area is near Lake George, CO, extending north to Webber Park and south to Fish Creek. Main travel routes are County Roads 77, 90, 92, and Highway 24. The project is located within 11 polys
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/01/2017
2
Comment Period
07/01/2017
3
Objection Period Start
06/07/2019
4
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Lake George Area Fuels Management project | Decision Signed Date: 10/01/2019 |
| Forests | Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands |
| Districts | South Park Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |