The project will decrease homogeneous forested stands with the use of thinning treatments and prescribed fire throughout the majority of the proposed project area. The treatments will be achieved via mechanical and conventional handwork (chainsaw).
Location
The entire project is located approximately 4 miles northwest of the intersection of US-24 and Park County road 77 (Tarryall Rd.)
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/11/2017
2
Decision
02/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2017 (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); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Round Mountain Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/13/2017 |
| Forests | Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands |
| Districts | South Park Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |