Decision Memo Completed

San Isabel Creek Project

Rio Grande National Forest Saguache, Colorado Saguache Ranger District

This proposal is analyzing the potential for mulching dense pinyon-juniper with a hydroaxe in the San Isabel Creek area north of Crestone CO. Opportunities for public firewood and limited use of prescribed fire will also be examined.

Location

San Isabel Creek

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/01/2009
2
Comment Period
03/01/2009
3
Decision
11/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
San Isabel Creek ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/09/2009 Legal Notice Date: 11/12/2009
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsSaguache Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSan Isabel Creek, Crestone CO
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management