Decision Memo Completed

Hidden Mile Rootwad Extraction

Rio Grande National Forest Conejos, Colorado Conejos Peak Ranger District

Approximately 20 blowdown trees are proposed for removal from the Grouse Creek Timber Sale area for placement into the streambank of the Conejos River as part of the Hidden Mile fish habitat improvement project.

Location

Grouse Creek Timber Sale, Grouse Creek, approximately 6 miles SW of Horca.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/13/2014
2
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Hidden Mile Rootwad ExtractionDecision Signed Date: 08/22/2014
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsConejos Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 33N, Range 5E, Sections 28-29
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants