Decision Memo Completed

Warm Springs Fuels Mitigation Project

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

Conduct fuels reduction activities on approx. 415 acres using mechanical and hand thinning techniques. Activities may include product removal and pile burning.

Location

5.5 miles south-southwest of Fairplay, Colorado, on the forest boundary with the Warm Springs Ranch Subdivision. The project area includes approx. 590 acres, with treatment on 50-70%.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/11/2021
2
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (9)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Warm Springs Fuels Mitigation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/08/2021
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels management