Decision Memo Completed

Raspberry Mountain Fuels Reduction Project

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands El Paso; Teller, Colorado Pikes Peak Ranger District

Hand treatments, mechanical treatments, and forest product removal to increase wildfire resilience in a critical municipal watershed and adjacent to critical infrastructure. Developed with adjacent landowner (utilities) and state agencies.

Location

The project is located on the north and northwest slopes of the Pikes Peak massif, off the Pikes Peak Highway, Teller County Road 28, and NFSR 383/385, and near the Crags Campground/Trailhead.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/13/2021
2
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18); 32.3 (9)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Green)
Raspberry Mountain Fuels Reduction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/27/2022
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products