The projects will improve big game winter range, re-establish aspen while also removing a forest product, reduce fuels, and to improve the overall health of timber stands by removing understory trees heavily impacted by western spruce budworm.
Location
12 miles southwest of Monte Vista, Colorado within T.37N. R.6E. Sections 4, and 9-16
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/04/2019
2
Decision
06/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2019 (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 | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements |
| CE- Rock Creek Vegetation Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/18/2019 |
| Forests | Rio Grande National Forest |
| Districts | Divide Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |