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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Full Curl Bighorn Sheep Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/08/2016 |
| Forests | Rio Grande National Forest |
| Districts | Divide Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Legal description: T41 N, R3 E, Sec. 24, 25, and 26; T41 N, R2 E, Se |