Decision Memo Completed

Castor Beetle Salvage Project

Rio Grande National Forest Rio Grande, Colorado Divide Ranger District

The Divide Ranger District is proposing to salvage up to 250 acres of dead and dying Engelmann spruce trees on Beaver Mountain, southeast of South Fork, Colorado. Approximately 2.5 million board feet (5,000 CCF) of Engelmann spruce may be salvaged.

Location

The project area is located 5 miles southeast of South Fork, Colorado, Rio Grande County. The project analysis area encompasses 760 acres.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/12/2015
2
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Castor Beetle Salvage ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/05/2016
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsDivide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT39 N, R3 E, Sec. 24, 25 and 36 NMPM
Forest products