Environmental Impact Statement Completed

Black Mesa Vegetation Management Project

Rio Grande National Forest Hinsdale; Mineral, Colorado Divide Ranger District

Meet desired conditions and objectives of the Forest Plan by treating bettle killed and infested stands of timber for economic value and to regenerate the forest and habitats lost to spruce beetle infestation.

Location

Bordered by FSR 520 and Hiway 149, FSR 513 and FSR 516

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
04/20/2011
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
04/27/2012
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
04/05/2013
4
Decision
03/2013 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
07/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Black Mesa Vegetation Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/27/2013 Legal Notice Date: 04/02/2013
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsDivide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSee Other Project Information
Forest products