Decision Memo Completed

Powderhouse II

Rio Grande National Forest Rio Grande, Colorado Divide Ranger District

The project is proposing to treat up to 430 acres by underburning mixed conifer to promote re-sprouting of aspen and to stimulate growth of understory grasses, forbs, and shrubs for wildlife habitat improvement.

Location

Approximately 2 miles southwest of South Fork, CO in Township 39 North, Range 3 East within Sections 8 & 9.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/28/2017
2
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2019 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Powderhouse IIDecision Signed Date: 10/25/2018
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsDivide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants