The proposed action would salvage merchantable dead trees (subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce), merchantable Engelmann spruce that are infested with spruce beetles, and Engelmann spruce that are likely to be infested by spruce beetles.
Location
The project area is located approximately 15 miles southwest of Del Norte, CO along Authorized Forest Roads 14 and 345.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/13/2014
2
Decision
03/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| West Pinos Timber Stand and Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/20/2015 |
| Forests | Rio Grande National Forest |
| Districts | Divide Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T38N, R4E, Sections: 22,23,26,27,28,33,34 and 35. |