The primary purpose of the project is to return fire to the vegetation communities within the project area which would improve timber stands, wildlife habitat, and rangeland conditions.
Location
The proposed project would occur around Forest Service Roads (FSR) and county roads (segments around FSR 31, FSR 223, and FSR 225) to the north U.S. Highway 24 and east of Badger Mountain.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/21/2023
2
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2023 (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; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements |
| Badger Flats Prescribed Burning Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/29/2023 |
| Forests | Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands |
| Districts | South Park Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T11S R72W Sections 5-8, 15-24, and 26-33; T11S R73W Sections 11-14 |