Decision Memo Completed

OBrien Prescribed Burns Project

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

Conduct prescribed burning within 7300 acres on the South Park Ranger District to reduce fuels, improve habitat, and connect past treatment areas.

Location

T12S R72W Sec. 25,26,27,32,33,34,35,36, T13S R 72 W Sec. 1,2,3,4,5,11, T12S R71W Sec. 30, 31 of 6th PM; Mostly between Elevenmile Canyon and CR 90 & 92, Rocky, O'Brien, Messenger Gulch, Caylor Gulch

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/29/2020
2
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
OBrien Prescribed Burns ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/03/2020
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management