Environmental Assessment Completed

Lake George Area Fuels Management project

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Park; Teller, Colorado South Park Ranger District

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 AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel 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 projectDecision Signed Date: 10/01/2019
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest productsFuels management