Decision Memo Completed

Full Curl Bighorn Sheep Habitat Improvement Project

Rio Grande National Forest Mineral, Colorado Rio Grande National Forest All Units

The Divide Ranger District is proposing to implement vegetation management activities on up to 115 acres in mixed conifer stands to improve habitat for bighorn sheep.

Location

The project area is located 8 miles southeast of Creede, Colorado, Mineral County. The project analysis area encompasses 262 acres.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/12/2015
2
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2016 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Full Curl Bighorn Sheep Habitat Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/08/2016
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsDivide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLegal description: T41 N, R3 E, Sec. 24, 25, and 26; T41 N, R2 E, Se
Wildlife, fish, rare plants