The sanitation units (230 acres) will harvest dead and dying Douglas fir sawtimber and non-sawtimber using ground-based harvesting systems. After commercial harvest is complete, firewood gathering commercial/personal may be allowed.
Location
Project is located off NFSR 878/BLM 5325 - approximately 8 miles southwest of Salida, CO and approximately 8 miles northeast of the town of Bonanza, CO.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/09/2020
2
Decision
02/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Poncha Timber Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/10/2021 |
| Forests | Rio Grande National Forest |
| Districts | Saguache Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T.48N., R.8E., sec. 17, 19, 20 and 29, all in NMPM. |