Decision Memo Completed

*Fat Bear hydroaxe

Rio Grande National Forest Rio Grande, Colorado Divide Ranger District

A hydro-axe would be used to mulch trees less than eight inches in diameter to improve forest health and improve wildlife habitat on approximately 410 acres of mixed conifer within 4 potential units.

Location

South of South Fork, CO; between the east and west forks of Shaw Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/15/2016
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2017 (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
*Fat Bear hydroaxeDecision Signed Date: 06/19/2017
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsDivide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants